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Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology (EVSC20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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: 11 April 2024