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KSA710 The Antarctic Environment

This unit will give Masters of Antarctic Science students an understanding of the historical, geographic and political background of Antarctica. It also includes an introduction to the scientific processes at work in the biological, physical and chemical environment of the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean. Students will be asked to use this information to analyse current polar issues.