The Marine and Coastal Systems master programme (MaCS - SIMCO) integrates knowledge using an interdisciplinary approach. It focuses on the study of processes operating within the coastal and marine systems, subject to complex geological, physical, chemical, biological and social forcings.
Teaching methods:
Taught modules, core and optional
Research training modules
Fieldwork and field visits (more than 50h) and use of field equipment
Laboratory work (more than 200h) and use of extensive laboratory facilities and equipment
Science communication in seminars
Scientific diving (optional)
Learning outcomes, skills and competences:
Capacity to assess of Human and natural forcings on coastal and marine systems based on:
· Strong foundation in the Marine Sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, and geological aspects of marine/coastal systems.
· Ability to integrate knowledge and skills from all areas of study to address interdisciplinary problems and climate change challenges.
Critical and analytical thinking skills:
Define procedures, operations and techniques for problem-solving
· Evaluate environmental risks
· Evaluate the trophic state of waters
Demonstrate ability and proficiency in quantitative skills:
Model waves, tides and currents
Model coastal and marine systems
Process oceanographic data
Elaborate and analyze submarine mapping
Elaborate programs of environmental monitoring
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to convey scientific knowledge and results to peers, and public domain
Ability to independently design and execute research work oriented on quantitative data
Develop the capacity of working in a team
STUDY PLAN
1st Semester
- Large Scale Ocean Processes
- Geology and Geophysics of Ocean Basins
- Marine Morphodynamics
- Marine Trophic Dynamics
- Anthropic Disturbances of Marine Systems
- Monitoring of Marine Systems
2nd Semester
- Coastal Oceanography
- Remote sensing and marine cartography
- Modelling of Marine Systems
- Oceanographic Data Analysis
- Option I – Oceanographic Research Cruise
- Option II – Fundamentals of Scientific Diving in Oceanology
3rd Semester
- Eutrophication and Harmful Algal Blooms
- Isotopic Tracers of Marine Processes
- Coastal and Marine Hazards
- Records and Measures of Environmental Changes
- Basin Analysis
- Dissertation Plan – Seminar
4th Semester
- Dissertation
This course is officially credited by the Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES), for 6 (six) years.
Acreditação
O curso encontra-se acreditado, por seis anos, pela Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES).
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