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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Zoology

654-312 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 654-312 and 654-302 Experimental Marine Ecology.

Credit Points:

16.7

Coordinator:

Dr M J Keough & Dr R W Day

Prerequisite/s:

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

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

26 Lectures (two each week) and 44 hours practical work including excursions during second semester. A substantial part of the practical work will be completed at the Queenscliff Marine Station, operated by the Faculty of Science, and will involve two weekends

Subject Description:

The 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. Practical work emphasises the design and analysis of ecological experiments, and students will develop an understanding of the major methods used for sampling marine organisms and be capable of applying those methods.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; up to 4000 words of essay work and/or reports on practical work and excursions.
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