Marine Ecosystems: Ecology & Management

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

One of

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The oceans cover 71% of the earth’s surface and are vital to the well being of humans in many ways. This subject covers our current understanding of the biology of marine organisms and how marine scientists assess environmental impacts, manage exploited species and conserve biodiversity.

The subject will provide students with exposure to current issues in marine biology and their relevance to marine conservation and management.

Mini-symposium (presentation and participation, 20%) at the end of semester; critiques of tutorial readings (up to 2000 words) due throughout semester (20%); mid-term written examination of 1 hour (20%); written examination of 2 hours during the final examination period (40%)

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• Ability to understand current scientific literature; to identify knowledge gaps; and to explain the important concepts to non-scientist.
• Ability to critique methods and experimental designs used in research.
• Ability to read and synthesize current primary scientific literature and produce concise pieces of scientific writing and oral presentations.