MARI2320

Marine Ecology

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Environmental and Life Sciences

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Ourimbah	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Focuses on specific marine ecological concepts, recognising the importance, complexity and fragile aspects of the marine environment. Topics include the effects of oceanographic factors on marine organisms, marine sediment ecology, marine habitats, nutrient cycles and human impacts.

Students who have passed MARI2900 may not enrol in MARI2320. Students who have passed MARI2900 can not count MARI2320 towards their degree.

In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory course component in the course outline provided by the school.

Objectives

On successful completion of the course students will
1. be prepared for more advanced marine ecological courses
2. have a framework of knowledge and experience for the more practical work requirements of marine ecological courses.

Content

1.Marine Biogeography
2.Oceanographic Factors and Effects on Marine Organisms.
3.Marine Sediment Ecology
4.Marine Habitats
a) Marine provinces (zones)
b) Pelagic habitats
c) Benthic habitats
d) Intertidal habitats
e) Estuaries
f) Deep ocean

5.Special Habitat Types:
a) Sea grasses
b) Mangroves
c) Saltmarshes
d) Coral reefs
e) Kelp beds
f) Plankton

6.Special Topics:
a) Island ecology
b) Symbiotic relationships
c) Reproductive ecology
d) Fisheries
e) Nutrient cycles
f) Human impacts

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Students who have passed MARI2900 may not enrol in MARI2320. Students who have passed MARI2900 can not count MARI2320 towards their degree.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

MARI230O Marine Biology
B10L2070 Ecology

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Field Study
Lecture

Assessment Items

Examination: Class
Laboratory Exercises
Case Scenario/PBL exercises
Quiz - Class

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component	WHS-Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. Compulsory Course Component: In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory safety induction.

Timetables