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Experimental Marine Biology (ZOOL30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
January
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | January |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the techniques and methods of undertaking marine biological research, including experimental and sampling design, data collection, statistical analysis of data, presentation of the research results and peer review. Students will participate in a group project, in which they will design, execute, analyse and interpret observational and experimental studies of marine animals in field and laboratory settings.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide students with an opportunity to engage in an authentic experience of the entire process of scientific research: from translating a general question in marine biology to a specific testable hypothesis; developing an experimental sampling design; collecting and analysing data; preparing a draft written report; formally reviewing reports prepared by other students and revising their reports in line with the reviews provided by their colleagues; and finally submitting an individual report for assessment.
Generic skills
This subject builds upon existing generic skills, including an ability to approach and assimilate new knowledge from observation and the literature, and an ability to use that knowledge to evaluate and communicate results.
Students should develop their abilities to pose testable hypotheses, to devise appropriate sampling procedures and experimental designs, and to work in field situations.
Students should learn how to access information from the primary scientific literature, through both electronic and traditional sources, and gain experience in writing scientific reports and essays.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
and one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC20004 | Blue Planet-Intro to Marine Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have received credit for 654-302 Experimental Marine Ecology (prior to 2010) may not enrol in this subject for credit.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Report introduction (up to 700 words) which will be assessed and returned with detailed comments
| 1-2 weeks post field trip | 20% |
Full report, including revised introduction. Introduction not re-assessed but used to provide study context.
| 3-4 weeks post field trip | 50% |
A re-submitted report and 'response to reviewer' comments documenting how students have addressed feedback received on the initial submission, approximately an additional 1000 words.
| 6-8 weeks post field trip | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: All students must complete a peer review assessment task. | N/A |
Additional details
Written practical report totalling up to 4000 words. This assessment includes the above.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator John Morrongiello Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Ten lectures and 50 hours practical and tutorial work. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 20 January 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to spend time reading scientific papers prior to the start of teaching. Papers will be distributed to students via the LMS by 21 January. Teaching period 31 January 2020 to 17 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 22 January 2020 Census date 14 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 April 2020 Assessment period ends 22 May 2020 January contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 40 students (in undergraduate and post-graduate offering) applies to this subject. For detailed information on the quota subject application process, enrolment deadlines and selection preferences, refer to the Faculty of Science website: http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning-and-advice
Teaching dates:
5 and 17 February – lectures and tutorial work undertaken on campus;
10-14 February - practical work undertaken at the Marine Research laboratories in Queenscliff, operated by Deakin University.
Assessment for the subject is due in semester 1.
Students are required to spend time reading scientific papers prior to the start of teaching. Papers will be distributed to students via LMS by 21 January.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory and field activities.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Zoology Major Marine Biology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Zoology Breadth Track Marine Life - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Quota limit applied - UoM students will be given preference over CAP applicants
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024