James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

MB3279 - Coastal and Estuarine Ecosystems (Advanced)

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology (pre 2015)

Available only to students enrolled in the BSc Marine Biology (Advanced Program)

A study of the components and functioning of wetland and estuarine ecosystems, with particular emphasis on tropical systems.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have an excellent understanding of level 2 science particularly marine systems and ecological principles (eg MB2050, BZ2440) and must have completed BS2001 or MB2060 or equivalent to a level of Credit or better.
Prerequisites:MB2060 OR (BZ2001 OR BS2001 OR AG2001)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MB3270 MB5270

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2014
Coordinator: Professor Marcus Sheaves
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 15 hours tutorials
  • 6 hours practicals
  • 17 hours fieldwork
Assessment:on-course tests and presentations (50%); assignments (50%).

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.