James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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MB5270 - Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Available to postgraduate science students.
Subject Description
- A study of the components and functioning of wetland and estuarine ecosystems, with particular emphasis on tropical systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire proficiency of observations, 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 and ecological principles acquired in previous studies
- Acquire proficiency in scientific communications
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (10%) - Individual
- Reflection 15% Technical Report 35% - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Proposal - (20%) - Individual
Note that 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.
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 SC5202 or equivalent, and an excellent understanding of ecological principles.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: MB3270 AND MB3279
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Nathan Waltham |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Cesar Herrera Acosta DR Janine Sheaves Professor Marcus Sheaves Assoc. Professor Nathan Waltham |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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