91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems

6cp
Requisite(s): 91153 Catchment Ecosystems AND 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology AND 91121 Aquatic Ecology

In this senior-level field subject, students examine in detail the ecology and geology of a coral reef environment. As part of the study, students carry out a group research project on an area of special interest within the reef environment. The subject requires a literature survey prior to attendance and preparation of a field report following completion of the field work. The subject covers a range of aspects of the marine environment, including chemical, biological, physical and geological oceanography, in addition to the biology of fishes, benthic fauna, plants and sediments.

The subject includes an eight-day excursion to Queensland's Heron Island. Enrolment in the subject is restricted due to the availability of space at the Heron Island Research Station and preference is given to students in BSc Marine Biology.

Additional subject costs: The excursion to Heron Island has an approximate cost to students in 2006 of $600, in addition to return costs to Gladstone. For up-to-date cost and excursion dates, refer to the Department of Environmental Sciences' website:

http://www.science.uts.edu.au/des/index.html

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,190.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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