James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

MB3270 - Wetland and Estuarine Ecosystems

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

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 ecological principles (MB2060 or BZ2440) and must have completed BZ2001 or MB2060 or equivalent.
Prerequisites:(BZ2001 OR BS2001 OR AG2001) OR MB2060
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MB3279 MB5270

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Professor Marcus Sheaves
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours practicals
  • 17 hours fieldwork
Assessment:presentations (15%); assignments (85%).

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.