Marine Ecosystems: Ecology & Management

Subject ECOL30007 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 28 lectures; 4 tutorials; 12 hours of group multimedia presentations
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

One of

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Eric Treml, Dr John Morrongiello

Contact

Dr Eric Treml

etreml@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The oceans cover 71% of the earth’s surface and are vital to the well being of humans in many ways. This subject covers our current understanding of the biology of marine organisms and how marine scientists assess environmental impacts, manage exploited species and conserve biodiversity.

Learning Outcomes:

The subject will provide students with exposure to current issues in marine biology and their relevance to marine conservation and management.

Assessment:

Mini-symposium (presentation and participation, 20%) at the end of semester; critiques of tutorial readings (up to 2000 words) due throughout semester (20%); mid-term written examination of 1 hour (20%); written examination of 2 hours during the final examination period (40%)

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Ability to understand current scientific literature; to identify knowledge gaps; and to explain the important concepts to non-scientist.
  • Ability to critique methods and experimental designs used in research.
  • Ability to read and synthesize current primary scientific literature and produce concise pieces of scientific writing and oral presentations.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
Environmental Science major
Environments Discipline subjects
Marine Biology
Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
Selective subjects for B-BMED
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Related Breadth Track(s): Marine Life

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