The Department provides interesting and challenging courses enhanced by an active research environment, which will inspire enthusiasm for Marine Biology and Zoology enabling students to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of these subjects. We hope that graduates will enjoy their learning experience and having successfully completed their chosen course will also be aware of their responsibility to society and the environment, including the changing needs of the world. Both degrees use a range of teaching methods. Lectures provide essential information and identify further sources for additional material. Practical classes are a key element of teaching and provide direct evidence of biological material and environments, teach specific skills in the laboratory and field and encourage the development of an experimental approach to hypothesis testing.
Small group teaching such as tutorials and seminars are another feature of excellence.
Final year projects are a major part of the third year programme and offer students the chance to undertake independent research in a chosen subject area in close collaboration with a member of staff. We anticipate that there will be opportunities for undergraduates to participate in this scheme from October 2001. If you would like to know more please contact us to receive a copy of the University prospectus and the Departmental brochure. Dr Margaret Gill, who will be pleased to answer queries.