BIOL428-20S1 (C) Semester One 2020

Marine Biology and Ecology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 February 2020
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2020
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 28 February 2020
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 29 May 2020

Description

This course focuses on current issues in marine biology and ecology. It includes a critical assessment of experimental approaches, ecological and physiological processes affecting the structure of marine communities and the application of research to current issues.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in undergraduate courses, particularly ecology, physiology and behaviour. The focus is on marine ecosystems, how they are maintained and what affects them. The course includes critical examination of the literature across a variety of topics and issues, and a practical exercise involving procedures and information required for marine resource consents. The topical issues traversed in this course combine theory and management, and offer a sound basis for greater understanding of sustainable management of the marine domain.

Learning Outcomes

  • As a student in this course, I will develop the ability to:
  • An ability to access and critically evaluate scientific literature relating to particular topics
  • Detailed understanding of the factors affecting marine habitats under stress
  • Development of communication skills in presenting analysis of topical issues
  • Development of skills in the verbal and written presentation of scientific literature
  • Development of skills in scientific analysis and report writing
  • Integration of advanced theories to assess and manage current marine issues.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

BIOL473

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Course assignments 15%
Written research essay 15%
Final Exam 55%
Seminar coursework 15%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,054.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

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  • BIOL428-20S1 (C) Semester One 2020
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