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MB2070 - Marine Biogeography
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2022 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject will examine the basic concepts of evolution, systematics and biogeography
as they relate to the marine realm. It will focus on the application of methods used
to study evolution and biogeography and will draw on a wide range of evidence from
molecular data, through distribution records, the fossil record and life history traits
to larval duration to explain biodiversity in the marine environment. It will review
several case histories to demonstrate the role of historical events in determining
distributions of marine taxa and contrast this with the role of ecological factors
in maintaining marine populations.
Learning Outcomes
- understand the evolutionary history, life history, distribution patterns, speciation
patterns of marine organisms;
- understand and be familiar with the methods used to study the biogeography of marine
organisms and the applications of historical and ecological biogeographic analyses
in the study of marine systems;
- have a demonstrable knowledge of current literature relevant to marine evolution and
biogeography;
- understand the role of historical events in shaping marine assemblages and contrast
this with the role of ecological factors in maintaining populations;
- synthesize current concepts of marine species and factors influencing speciation and
distribution patterns.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (15%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of level 1 biology,
particularly zoology (eg BS1001, or BS1007 or equivalents). A basic understanding
of geological processes and statistics is also recommended (eg EA1110, MA1401).
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Prerequisites: |
BS1001 OR BZ1001 AND (ZL1001 OR BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR BZ1007 OR BS1007) |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MB5070 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Mar-2022 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Orpha Bellwood |
Lecturers:
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Professor David Bellwood, Dr Orpha Bellwood. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 3 hours practicals
- 15 hours workshops - Computer workshop
- 1 hours - Test
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.