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Blue Planet-Intro to Marine Environments (EVSC20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (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
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This subject will introduce students to the interrelationships among marine organisms and the ocean they live in and how these interactions are changing as a consequence of human activities. Topics covered include: ocean circulation, productivity and the impacts of climate change; coastal upwelling, food web dynamics and the impacts of fishing; coastal currents, species ranges and the effects of introduced marine pests; and land-sea connections, nutrient cycling and toxic algal blooms. How to study the interactions between the ocean and its flora and fauna will be investigated through a compulsory weekend field excursion on either Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th of April to Williamstown.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to:
- introduce the sciences of marine biology and oceanography;
- demonstrate how various elements of the living marine environment interrelate and are part of the complex system we know as the world's oceans;
- increase awareness of human impacts on the marine environment; and
- provide basic tools for understanding and studying the marine environment.
Generic skills
The subject develops various generic skills including:
- an ability to approach and assimilate new knowledge;
- an ability to use that knowledge to evaluate theories and communicate ideas; and
- skills in field sampling techniques and how to apply these skills to investigate marine environmental issues.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10001 | Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENVS10001 | Natural Environments | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOM10002 | Exploring Biomedicine | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Pre-2021: One of
- BIOL10003 - Genes and Environment
- BIOL10004 - Biology of Cells and Organisms
- BIOL10005 - Genetics and the Evolution of Life
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written excursion report (including marine field guide)
| During the teaching period | 40% |
A test
| Mid semester | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Allyson O'Brien and Tim Dempster Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 lectures; 4 tutorials; up to 10 hours of field practical instruction. Weekend field excursion on either Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th of April to Williamstown. 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: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
- Levinton J.S. Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology
- Garrison T.S. Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees),
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Botany Major Botany 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 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: 22 March 2024