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BIO377 - Marine Ecology

Overview

This unit examines marine and estuarine ecosystems, their organisms, and how these ecosystems function. The lecture/theoretical component commences with an introduction to marine ecology, followed by an examination of various aspects of planktonic, estuarine, intertidal, benthic, and coral reef communities. The information is used to illustrate the temporal and spatial structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. An essential part of the unit is a one-week field camp, which will be held in the week preceding the start of Semester 1. Additional training in data analysis is presented through the semester, to support writing the field reports. The aims of the unit are to:

1. introduce students to the special features of marine and estuarine environments and some of the major habitats; and
2. highlight the adaptations organisms have made to marine and estuarine life, highlighting ecological interactions and using local examples.

Offerings

• Teaching period code: Semester 1-S1
  • Location: Murdoch
  • Attendance mode: Internal
  • Start year: 2018
  • End year: -
  • Self enrol: Yes

Requisites

Prerequisite

• BIO261: 4 cp, Animal Diversity
• BIO244: 3 cp, Animal Diversity
• BIO287: 4 cp, Plant Diversity (Marine Science)
• BIO254: 3 cp, Marine Botany
• BIO265: 4 cp, Plant Diversity
• BIO245: 3 cp, Plant Evolution, Radiation and Adaptation
• ENV268: 4 cp, Ecology
• ENV241: 3 cp, Ecology

Exclusion

• BIO384: 4 cp, Marine and Estuarine Biology

Learning Outcomes

1. Compare and contrast marine and estuarine ecosystems and associated organisms on a local, regional, and global scale
2. Compare and contrast key marine and estuarine ecosystem processes using relevant examples
3. Evaluate the impacts of changing global climate and environmental conditions on the marine environment and identify solutions
4. Work in the field and laboratory with others and operate in a team environment

Unit Details

• Unit version: 06
• Version start date: 01/01/2022
• End date: 31/12/2021
• Owning college: College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education (PRE 2023)
• Owning school: Environmental and Conservation Sciences (PRE 2023)
• Credit points: 3