Overview
This postgraduate course focuses on the ecology and conservation of shallow aquatic habitats, with a major emphasis on the ecology of marine coastal systems such as kelp forests, coral reefs or seagrass meadows but also including freshwater ecosystems. There is a very strong emphasis on experimental ecological analysis of benthic … For more content click the Read More button below.
The course includes three one-hour lectures and one four-hour practical session per week (in the field or in the lab). Fieldwork is a very important component of the course; this can include snorkeling or intertidal work. Much of the fieldwork is done independently, sometimes outside of class time. There is a whale-watching practical session that incurs additional costs. Assumed Knowledge: MSCI1001 and BIOS1101.
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Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
Type | Amount |
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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $579 |
Domestic Students | $4740 |
International Students | $6990 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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