University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

91153 Catchment Ecosystems

6cp
Requisite(s): 91101 Cells, Genetics and Evolution

This subject provides an introduction to the integrated catchment processes. It also provides an understanding of how physical processes of the terrestrial environment influence the water and sediment processes of the freshwater environment, which in turn influence the estuarine and finally the coastal and oceanic environments. A central theme for the lectures and practical components is the flux of water and sediment through these interconnected systems, and the biotic responses and adaptations to these. Most of the content of the subject is provided through a compulsory excursion with lectures provided prior to the excursion and a report and examination completed after the excursion. This subject is team taught over a period of seven days.

Additional subject costs: Students are expected to cover the costs of meals, accommodation and travel to the field area.

The approximate cost to students in 2006 is $360. 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

Typical availability

Spring semester

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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