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Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology (EVSC20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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 during a compulsory weekend field excursion.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate how various elements of the living marine environment interrelate and are part of the complex system we know as the world's oceans;
- demonstrate knowledge of key human impacts on the marine environment;
- apply basic tools to collect data to study and understand the marine environment;
- analyse experimental data to understand the influence of physical processes on marine plants and animals; and
- effectively communicate scientific results based on analysis of biological data through a written report.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- 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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Two of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10001 | Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10008 | Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
BIOL10010 | Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
ENVS10001 | Natural Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOM10002 | Exploring Biomedicine | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written excursion report (including marine field guide)
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 40% |
Mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Allyson O'Brien Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 46 hours: 30 lectures (3 x 1-hr lectures per week); 3 x 2-hour tutorials; up to 10 hours of field practical instruction during a compulsory weekend field excursion. In 2023, the excursion will be held on either Saturday 25 March or Sunday 26 March to Point Gellibrand, Williamstown. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 27 April 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 Environments Discipline subjects 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: 27 April 2024