MB3160 - Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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The biology of coral reef fishes with an emphasis on species from reefs and adjacent waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The subject covers the ecology, morphology, systematics and evolution of coral reef fishes. Practical work includes a laboratory and field program that introduces functional morphology, ecology and field identification of coral reef fishes. This subject will also provide an introduction to laboratory and field research methods.

Learning Outcomes

• be able to critically evaluate both the methods and outcomes of reef fish research;
• be able to identify the major groups of reef fishes;
• clearly understand the link between teaching and research in the field of coral reef fish biology;
• have a knowledge of the functional morphology, ecology and evolution of these fishes and will be able to use this knowledge in assessing the role of fishes on coral reefs;
• understand and be familiar with the methods used to study the biology of reef fishes.

Prerequisites:

MB2050 AND MB2060 AND MB2070 (OR MB5070) OR EQUIVALENT

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	Professor David Bellwood.
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours 32 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (40%).
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

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