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 206-325 Aquatic Ecology

Availability

Dookie campus.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Ms Cheryl O'Dwyer

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

24hrs lectures and 24 hrs field work

Subject Description

This subject should provide students with an understanding of the ecology and management of aquatic ecosystems.

The content includes:

  • radiation and adaptations of different animal and plant groups in freshwater and marine environments;

  • methods of assessing water quality, biological monitoring and sampling aquatic vertebrate species;

  • wetland characteristics, ecology and management;

  • impact of land management and catchment issues on aquatic ecosystems;

  • and management of fisheries and aquatic systems.

Assessment

A three-hour examination (60%), and two assignments 2500 words (each 20%).

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