MB5320 - Ecology of Reef Fishes

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to GDipResMeth, GCertResMeth, GDipSc and MAppSc students.

This subject reviews current topics in the ecology of coral reef fishes. Topics will include behavioural ecology (habitat selection, foraging, social and mating systems), population biology, the ecology of fish communities and roles of fishes in coral reef ecosystems.

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 BS5001 or equivalent, and an excellent understanding of ecological principles.

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Face to face teaching (Dates TBA)
Coord/Lect:	Professor Geoffrey Jones.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (5%); assignments (25%).

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