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Applied Marine Biology (BIOL30011)
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
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Marine environments are critical to the lives and livelihoods of billions of people across the planet. This subject covers our current understanding of key drivers of environmental change in our oceans and the organisms therein (e.g. climate change, pollution, fishing, aquaculture, and other processes) and how marine scientists assess impacts, manage resources and conserve biodiversity in the face of these challenges.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- construct an argument (written and verbal) for how ecological and evolutionary principles and knowledge are applied to the management of marine resources and ecosystems;
- critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to assessing marine environmental impacts, managing exploited species and conserving biodiversity;
- demonstrate capacity to read and critique the primary marine scientific literature;
- apply scientific principles to analysing marine restoration, resource management and conservation problems;
- conduct experimental design and data analysis for the management of marine resources and ecosystems; and
- effectively communicate key issues and solutions in marine environmental management through written and oral presentations and class discussion.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply their broad knowledge of science through independent critical thought and rational enquiry;
- critique research methods and experimental designs from the scientific literature;
- apply appropriate methods of research to solve scientific problems;
- evaluate the role of science in addressing current societal challenges; and
- communicate scientific knowledge to a broad audience.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC20004 | Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
A minimum of one of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ZOOL20005 | Animal Structure and Function | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Completion of 6 pre-tutorial questionnaires focussed on assigned tutorial readings during semester, biweekly from Week 1
| From Week 1 to Week 11 | 15% |
Mid-term written examination
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 20% |
Group presentation in mini-symposium, assessed based on the individual presentation component (5 min/student) and individual written 300 word talk abstract
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 15% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Stephen Swearer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 42 hours: 24 x 1-hr lectures (2 per week), 6 x 1-hr tutorials (bi-weekly) and 4 x 3-hr practical classes (in weeks 9 - 12) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
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Last updated: 31 January 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 Course Bachelor of Science Major Marine Biology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - 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: 31 January 2024