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MB3270 - Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| 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
- 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.
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) -
| 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 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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