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302049 v.2 Aquatic Stream



Introduction

This stream provides training for those with an interest in freshwater and marine biology. It is concerned with the biology of aquatic organisms, the ecology of these ecosystems and with the use of aquatic organisms to indicate water quality.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 2 Semester 1

   
8306 v.9   Quantitative Biology 201 5.0 25.0
8976 v.7 * Invertebrate Animals 201 5.0 25.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
10518 v.3 * Aquatic Science 202 4.0 25.0
8975 v.8 * Algology and Mycology 202 17.0 25.0
8977 v.7 * Vertebrate Animals 202 5.0 25.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
9059 v.6 +* Biology Project 302 5.0 25.0
9507 v.5 * Aquatic Ecology 301 5.0 25.0
9528 v.7 # Biology Project 301 4.0 25.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
11128 v.4 * Aquatic Systems Management 302 5.0 25.0
9506 v.5 * Resource Management 302 5.0 25.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
1633 v.4   Scientific Photography 101 3.0 12.5
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
1731 v.7   Plant Protection 201 5.0 25.0
8974 v.7   Flowering Plants 201 5.0 25.0
10014 v.5   Natural Products Biology 201 5.0 25.0
302467 v.2   Introduction to Microbiology 132 3.0 12.5
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
1730 v.7   Plant Propagation 202 5.0 25.0
2789 v.9   Cell Biology 202 4.0 25.0
7042 v.6   Analytical Chemistry 112 4.0 25.0
7410 v.4   Weather Forecasting 101 2.0 12.5
12449 v.3   Geographic Data Analysis 182 5.0 25.0
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credits
3361 v.4   Environmental Biology Work Experience 301 0.5 25.0
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
9526 v.7 * Ecology 301 5.0 25.0
301158 v.3   Environmental Economics 202 3.0 12.5
305542 v.1   Sustainable Production and Consumption 311 2.0 12.5
305543 v.1   Sustainable Production and Consumption 301 5.0 25.0
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
9508 v.5 * Plant Physiology 302 5.0 25.0
301160 v.3   Environmental Impact Assessment 302 3.0 12.5
307546 v.1   Environmental Impact Assessment 312 4.0 25.0
           
# Attendance at weekly seminars is compulsory.
* Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory.
+* May be undertaken in Semester 1 or 2 of Year 3 and value of optional units will be adjusted accordingly. Field trips form an essential part of this unit and attendance is compulsory.
NB Second Year Options - Students may select from other second year Aquaculture or Biology units.
           

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