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Introduction to Marine Field Ecology Adv

BIOL2928

The content will be based on the standard unit BIOL2028 but qualified students will participate in alternative components at a more advanced level. This field course provides a practical introduction to the experimental ecology of marine organisms. Students will take part in directed experimental projects focused on logical structures in the experimental study of marine organisms and problems of analysis of data. The ethos of the unit is to encourage students to develop their logical approach to the testing of hypotheses in marine ecology, by critically testing hypotheses on the distribution and behaviour or marine organisms. Emphasis will be given to enhancing practical skills in experimental field ecology and placing empirical observations in a logical structure. No particular mathematical or statistical skills are required. Critical thinking, logical structures, numeracy and effective communication and other generic skills are emphasised. The unit is well suited to students with interests in marine science and ecology and will be an excellent foundation for any further units aimed at understanding whole organisms in the natural settings.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Intermediate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 107

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: BIOL2928

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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