BIOL2112 Marine Biology
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Biology Teaching and Learning |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course examines the evolution, ecology and diversity of the marine environment. It looks at the origin of life in the sea and the evolutionary patterns suggested by marine fossil beds. It then covers the major marine environments such as coral reefs, the deep sea floor, hydrothermal vents, the open ocean and the intertidal zones. The focus is on the diversity of plants and animals in each environment and the adaptations they have to vastly different conditions. The course also includes an introduction to oceanography: tides, water circulation, geography, physical gradients and properties of water that influence living conditions throughout the marine environment. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Describe the variety of marine organisms and explain their evolution2. Explain the impact of physical processes on marine habitats 3. Design and evaluate research methodology in the context of marine biology 4. Investigate marine biology in laboratory and field conditions, analyse and interpret the collected data, and communicate the implications to different audiences as appropriate 5. Construct relationships between the form and function of marine organisms |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload | 60 contact hours and 50 non-contact hours |
| Requisite Statement |
BIOL1005 or BIOL1009 |
| Incompatibility |
BIOL2012 |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Dr Pat Backwell |
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