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Marine Ecosystems: Ecology & Management (ECOL30007)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The oceans cover 71% of the earth’s surface and are vital to the well being of humans in many ways. This subject covers our current understanding of the biology of marine organisms and how marine scientists assess environmental impacts, manage exploited species and conserve biodiversity.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Construct an argument (written and verbal) for how ecological and evolutionary processes produce patterns of variation in abundance, distribution, and diversity within and among species;
- Apply ecological and evolutionary theory to understand current issues in marine conservation and management and predict their impacts in a changing world;
- Critically evaluate methods and experimental designs used in research;
- Demonstrate capacity to read and critique the current primary scientific literature;
- Synthesise primary scientific literature to identify key knowledge gaps and opportunities in marine conservation and management;
- Effectively communicate key scientific concepts and their real-world application through written and oral presentations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to understand current scientific literature, to identify knowledge gaps, and to explain the important concepts to non-scientists.
- Ability to critique methods and experimental designs used in research.
- Ability to read and synthesize current primary scientific literature and produce concise pieces of scientific writing and oral presentations.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC20004 | Blue Planet-Intro to Marine Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Attendance and participation in group discussions at three tutorials focussed on assigned readings during semester
| During weeks 3, 5 and 10 | 10% |
Written critique of assigned readings from one of three tutorials as determined by the student
| Due in either week 3, 6 or 11 | 15% |
Mid-term written examination
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 12.5% |
Group presentation in mini-symposium (assessed based on the individual presentation component (5 min/student) and participation in class discussion)
| End of semester | 12.5% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator John Morrongiello Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x 1-hour lectures per week (36 hours), and 2 x 2-hour workshops per week between Weeks 10-12 (12 hours) for group multimedia presentations Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Major Marine Biology Informal specialisation Zoology Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Zoology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Breadth Track Marine Life - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- 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 (Production)
- 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.
- 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: 27 April 2024