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
- Acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information;
- Acquire hands-on understanding of the science of these natural systems;
- Gain experience in scientific problem-solving and decision making;
- Consolidate the basic knowledge of biological land ecological printiples acquired in previous studies;
- Acquire proficiency in scientific communications.
| 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 |
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| 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.