Applied Marine Biology (BIOL30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Brendan Lanham and Rebecca Morris 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Marine Biology - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025