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BIOL3916: Coral Reef Biology (Advanced)
2021 unit information
This unit has the same objectives as BIOL3016, Coral Reef Biology, and is suitable for students who wish to pursue certain aspects of tropical marine biology in greater depth, with a focus on the GBR. Entry is restricted, and selection is made from the applicants on the basis of their previous performance. Students taking this unit of study will pursue individual projects in consultation with, and under the guidance of, the course coordinator. The aim is to design a project relating to the particular interests of the student. The nature of these projects will vary from year to year. This unit of study may be taken as part of the BSc (Advanced) program.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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An average mark of 75 or above in [12cp of BIOL2XXX] OR [6cp of BIOL2XXX and (MBLG2X72 or GEGE2X01 or GENE2002)] |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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BIOL3016 or BIOL2020 or BIOL2920 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. appreciate biodiversity of coral reefs and identification (fishes, corals, non-coral invertebrates)
- LO2. appreciate the diversity of life histories, habitats and biology among coral reef inhabitants
- LO3. understand linkages between coral reef habitats, the pelagic environment and land-based activities
- LO4. understand the processes involved in management issues specific tropical ecosystems
- LO5. appreciate the influence of climate change and other anthropogenic stressors on coral reef ecosystems
- LO6. learn a variety of practical techniques for studying coral reef ecosystems
- LO7. develop research skills with field and laboratory equipment
- LO8. learn techniques for designing field studies, gathering field data and analytical considerations
- LO9. develop scientific writing and analytical skills by producing a research report based on data obtained and analysed to test scientific hypotheses.
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