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654-312 Marine Ecology | |
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Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr M J Keough; Dr R W Day |
Prerequisites | Zoology 654-201, 654-204; mathematics and statistics 620-160. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 36 lectures (3 each week) |
Subject Description | The subject covers current ecological principles and concepts, particularly as they apply to the marine biota. The subject focuses on population dynamics and community ecology of marine organisms, covering life history patterns, recruitment processes, interaction between species, and the role of natural disturbance in marine communities. 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. |
Assessment | A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; up to 3000 words of essay work and/or reports. |
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