MB3270 - Wetland and Estuarine Ecosystems
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2014 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
School of Marine & Tropical Biology (pre 2015) |
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 and ecological principles acquired in
previous studies;
- Acquire proficiency in scientific communications.
Assumed Knowledge:
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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.
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Prerequisites: |
(BZ2001 OR BS2001 OR AG2001) OR MB2060 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MB3279 MB5270 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 28-Aug-2014 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Marcus Sheaves |
Lecturers:
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Professor Marcus Sheaves, <Person not found>. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 6 hours practicals
- 17 hours fieldwork
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Assessment: |
on-course tests and presentations (50%); assignments (50%). |
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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.