James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

MB3270 - Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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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 (MB2050 or BS2460 or equivalents) and must have completed SC2202 or SC2209 or MB2050 or equivalent.
Prerequisites:BS1007 OR BZ1007 OR MB2050 OR SC2202 OR SC2209 OR BS2001 OR BZ2001
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MB3279 MB5270

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 17 hours
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.