James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

MB5300 - Sampling and Experimental Design

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to GDipResMeth, GCertResMeth, GradCert, GDipSc and MAppSc 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.

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study. They should have an excellent understanding of level 3 science and should have completed BZ5001 or equivalent, and an excellent understanding of ecological principles.

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 08-Jul-2010
Face to face teaching 21-Jun-2010 to 02-Jul-2010
Coordinator: Miss Naomi Gardiner, Professor Geoffrey Jones
Lecturers: Professor Geoffrey Jones, Dr Mark McCormick.
Assessment:essays (%); assignments (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Assessment by field project reports, essays and tutorial assignments.

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.