James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

MB5370 - Techniques in Marine Biology

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.

This subject will provide students with practical introduction to basic techniques relevant to marine research, e.g. methods of animal handling and aquarium maintenance (fish and marine invertebrates), histotechniques (including histo-chemistry), microscopy, biological illustration, photography and video techniques, taxonomic and nomenclatural procedures, scientific writing, preparation and presentation. Various staff members in the department will be involved in this subject which will emphasise hands-on training through the practical and demonstration sessions.

Prerequisites:Consult HoS

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 6
Census Date 29-Jun-2007
Face to face teaching 02-Jul-2007 to 13-Jul-2007
Coordinator: Dr Orpha Bellwood
Lecturers: mbcga, Dr Orpha Bellwood.
Assessment:assignments (30%); on-course practical work; (70%).

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.