305371 (v.1) Aquatic Biology 502

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Area:	Muresk Institute
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.5
Lecture:	2 x 3 Hours Monthly
Practical:	2 x 2 Hours Monthly
Syllabus:	Diversity of life. Five Kingdoms. Approaches used to study aquatic organisms. Introduction to aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic environments. Sedimentation processes. Ocean environments, waves, weather influences, currents and upwelling. Populations, communities and ecosystems. Structural organisation of aquatic animals. External and internal anatomy of commercially important aquatic invertebrates and fishes.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Explained the diversity of life. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of approaches used in the study of the science and technology of aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Identify the range andnature of aquatic environments, their physical and chemical characteristics. Explained the relationships between producers and consumers in the ecosystems. Applied techniques for sampling pelagic and benthic aquatic organisms. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of external and internal anatomy of aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates. Demonstrated a comprehension of instruction of supervisor. Participated actively in group tasks.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Iversen, E.S., (1996). Living Marine Resource: Their Utilisation and Management, New York, Champan and Hall. Campbell, N.A., (1997). Biology. Menlo Park, The Bejamin/Cummings Publishing Company Inc.
Unit Texts:	Levinton, J.S., (1995). Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology, New York, Oxford University Press. Aquatic Biology 101 Lecture Guide/Practical Manual.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 70%, Examination 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y