207-325 Aquatic Ecology

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.

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