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Experimental Marine Biology (ZOOL30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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February
Overview
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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, plants and algae in field and laboratory settings.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- translate a general question in marine biology to a specific testable hypothesis;
- develop an experimental sampling design;
- generate and analyse data;
- compose and revise a scientific paper;
- compile new knowledge from observation and the literature; and
- critically review other's written work.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the ability to approach and assimilate new knowledge from observation and the literature;
- the ability to use that knowledge to evaluate and communicate results;
- the ability to pose testable hypotheses;
- the ability to devise appropriate sampling procedures and experimental designs;
- the ability to work in field situations;
- experience accessing information from the primary scientific literature, through both electronic and traditional sources; and
- experience in writing scientific reports and essays.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Two 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 Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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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Report abstract and introduction
| 3 - 4 weeks post fieldwork | 30% |
Report methods, results and discussion (drafted and revised based on assessor comments on abstract and introduction)
| 8-9 weeks post fieldwork | 60% |
Completion of peer review assessment form, providing feedback for two complete student reports (200 words each)
| 6 - 8 weeks post fieldwork | 10% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- February
Coordinators John Morrongiello and Rebecca Hull Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Before and after field work, 1 day each of lectures and tutorial work undertaken on-campus (2 x 6 hrs = 12 hours); and 5 days of practical field work undertaken at marine labs in Queenscliff (5 x 8 hours = 40 hours) in early to mid-February. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 18 January 2023 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 at the start of the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 1 February 2023 to 15 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 16 December 2022 Census date 10 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 March 2023 Assessment period ends 21 April 2023 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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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: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-study/quota-subjects
Teaching dates:
Students are required to attend Parkville campus and field work sites in Queenscliff during the Teaching Period of this subject. The schedule will be communicated via the LMS.
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 at the start of the pre-teaching period.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory and field activities.
Last updated: 22 March 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 Marine Biology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Zoology Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation 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 (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.
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: 22 March 2024