James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2008

MB3190 - Coral Reef Ecology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2008
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to level 3 students with suitable background (invertebrate biology, statistics, computers). A quota will apply on the basis of marks in MB2060.

A treatment of the major aspects of coral reef ecology, including population dynamics, reef community structure and diversity, effects of environmental disturbances, competition and predation, and reef management. Emphasis is on the mechanisms and processes that shape coral reef communities and how they respond to environmental change. The course combines the presentation of theoretical quantitative and conceptual models in lectures with laboratory computer exercises and a 3-day field project. The course content complements that of MB3210.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MB2060 (a quota will be based on a minimum mark of Credit in this subject)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MB3199 and MB5190

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coordinator: Professor Michael Kingsford
Lecturers: Professor Michael Kingsford, Dr Morgan Pratchett.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 20 hours practicals
  • 32 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); field report (20%); laboratory assignments (30%); (50%).
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.