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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Zoology

654-302 Experimental Marine Ecology

Note:

  • Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.

  • Students may not gain credit for 654-302 and 654-312 Marine Ecology.

Credit Points:

25.0

Coordinator:

Dr M J Keough

Prerequisite/s:

Zoology 654-201, 654-204; Statistics 619-100.

Timetable:

All Year

Contact:

39 lectures and 65 hours practical work including excursions. Practical work and 13 hours of the lectures will be undertaken at the Queenscliff Marine Station, operated by the Faculty of Science, over 8 days in February. The remaining 26 lectures (2 per week) and practical work will be done in second semester. No more than 30 students may enrol in any year

Subject Description:

This course covers current ecological principles and concepts, particularly as they apply to the marine biota. The course focuses on population dynamics and demography of marine organisms, covering life history patterns, recruitment processes, interaction between species, and the role of natural disturbance. The use of ecological principles for managing exploited marine organisms is also covered. An important emphasis of the course is developing the ability to read and assimilate current papers in the ecological literature, and evaluating critically the arguments and data presented in those papers. Practical work emphasises the design and analysis of ecological experiments.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; up to 6500 words of essay work and/or reports on practical work and excursions.
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