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High Marine Science 1 AS

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  4. Marine Science 1 AS
  • Number of Credits

    1

  • Estimated Completion Time

    2 Semesters

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Description

AICE Marine Science is designed to help students develop practical and theoretical marine science skills. Through projects, case studies, and practical activities, students are encouraged to gain a greater depth and breadth of knowledge, the confidence to apply their knowledge and skills to new scenarios, and the vocabulary needed to show links between various aspects of marine science. By using the key concepts of experimentation, the science of water, Earth processes, organism classification, biodiversity, and marine ecosystems, students achieve a level of mastery in marine science to help them enter higher education. Further course details can be found in the course syllabus:

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/554604-2022-2024-syllabus.pdf

This course meets the criteria of Group 1: Mathematics and Science for students seeking a Cambridge International Diploma.

Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course:

https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/4347

Segment 1

       
  • understand and apply the scientific method
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  • identify variables in an experiment
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  • present data in tables and graphs
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  • evaluate results and make conclusions
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  • describe chemical bonds and atomic structure
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  • explain properties of water
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  • explain how physical factors impact the solubility of salts and gases in seawater
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  • describe the pH scale and techniques used to measure pH in water 
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  • explain the effects of water temperature, pressure, and salinity on the density of seawater
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  • describe and apply the theory of plate tectonics
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  • explain how weathering and erosion impact the formation of shorelines
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  • explain how physical factors impact tides, including interpreting tide tables and graphs
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  • discuss how the environment affects ocean currents and upwelling

Segment 2

       
  • compare food chains and food webs
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  • explain how energy moves through a food chain
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  • use pyramids of number, energy, and biomass 
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  • explain the role of nutrients and how they are depleted and replenished
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  • understand the classification of species
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  • construct and use simple dichotomous keys
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  • make biological drawings and observations
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  • understand the role of plankton, echinoderms, crustaceans, fish, and marine plants in ecosystems and their economic impact
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  • explain the terms biodiversity, ecosystem, habitat, niche, species, population, and community
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  • describe sampling and field work methods
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  • discuss the structure and importance of coral reefs relating to the economy, ecology of the planet, and medical importance to humans
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  • describe how abiotic factors affect the distribution and abundance of organisms on the rocky shore
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  • investigate the effect of particle size on the permeability of substrates
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  • outline the mangrove forest tidal ecosystem, the ecological and economical importance of these forests, and the threats facing them

       
  • Parkin, Matthew, Melissa Lorenz, Claire Brown, and Jules Robson. Marine Science for Cambridge International AS & A Level. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020.
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  • Cambridge International AS & A Level Marine Science 9693 syllabus
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