James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

MB5300 - Sampling and Experimental Design

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to GDipResMeth, GCertResMeth, GDipSc, MAppSc and MSc students.

A two week intensive subject which aims at revising and extending knowledge of the design of sampling and monitoring programs in marine environments and the design of manipulative experiments. Concentrates on the development of sampling strategies and experiments, emphasising theoretical, practical and statistical considerations. Assumes a basic knowledge of statistics and ecological methods to level 2.

Prerequisites:Consult HoS

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 6
Census Date 29-Jun-2007
Face to face teaching 23-Jun-2007 to 04-Jul-2007
Coordinator: Professor Geoffrey Jones
Lecturers: Professor Geoffrey Jones, Dr Mark McCormick, Dr Craig Syms.
Assessment:essays (%); assignments (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Assessment by field project reports, essays and tutorial assignments.
Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.