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Marine Biology and Ecosystems - BIOL121
This unit provides students with a background to marine sciences focusing primarily on the ocean environment, its habitats, ecosystems and organisms characterising our blue planet. The unit develops basic knowledge of the chemical, physical and biological disciplines that are interwoven in the study of the marine environment and its organisms. The unit is a first step for those considering a career in this field. The unit focuses on the basic but very important physical and chemical properties of the oceans that constrain life, habitats and the dispersion of biological. It then develops into consecutive sections of the unit that are concerned with the variety of life forms and the major marine habitats and ecosystems. Three practicals will be held off campus and will involve additional entry fee costs (eg, Taronga Zoo).
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day (On-campus dates: Compulsory field trip) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Leanne Armand |
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| NCCW(s): | MAR201 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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