MARI2900
The Marine Environment
10 Units
Available in 2012
| On-Line from Ourimbah Cmp | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Australia's marine environment is globally significant, containing some of the world's most diverse ecosystems and species. The economic value of Australia's marine environment exceeds A$30 billion annually and its social value (for sport, recreation, relaxation) is immense in Australia's culture. This course provides students with an introduction to some of the most important marine ecosystems (coral reefs, beaches, rocky reefs), species (corals, fish, sharks, marine mammals), and current conservation and management issues (shark fishing, climate change, invasive species, pollution) and their solutions. The course will be taught by a combination of on-line delivery of learning materials and problem-solving of selected case studies. The latter may involve field visits by students to observe local marine ecosystems and record their observations of issues.
Students who have passed MARI2300, MARI2320 or MARI2410 may not enrol in MARI2900. Students who have passed MARI2300, MARI2320 or MARI2410 can not count MARI2900 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.
ObjectivesOn successful completion of this course, students will: 1. have acquired knowledge of key Australian marine ecosystems and species and their global significance 2. appreciate the social, economic and environmental benefits from sustainable use of Australia's marine environment 3. have acquired knowledge about a number of current issues for the Australian marine environment and their social, economic and environmental costs 4. have developed an understanding of the types of management solutions needed to address issues for the Australian marine environment 5. have acquired skills in identifying, gathering, and synthesizing information related to Australia's marine environment | ||||
ContentModule 1: Principles of Marine Biology and Ecology Diversity of Australia's marine life Diversity of Australia's marine ecosystems Oceanography and currents Introduction to the value (economic, social) of Australia's marine environment Module 2: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Coral reefs Beaches Estuaries, seagrass, mangroves and saltmarsh Rocky reefs (subtidal and intertidal) Module 3: Issues, Challenges, Responses (may include) Shark fisheries Water quality and marine pollution Invasive marine species Climate change Whaling Threats to coral reefs Artificial reefs Marine Protected Areas Marine Aquaculture Beach cleaning Australian seagrasses Estuarine Indicators of health | ||||
Replacing Course(s)Not Applicable | ||||
TransitionStudents who have passed MARI2300, MARI2320 or MARI2410 may not enrol in MARI2900. Students who have passed MARI2300, MARI2320 or MARI2410 can not count MARI2900 towards their degree. | ||||
Industrial Experience0 | ||||
Assumed KnowledgeNil | ||||
Modes of DeliveryDistance Learning : IT Based Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning | ||||
Teaching MethodsCase Study Email Discussion Group Problem Based Learning Field Study Self Directed Learning | ||||
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Contact HoursProblem Based Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks Field Study: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||
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