University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

91156 Marine Primary Producers

6cp; part block mode
Requisite(s): 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology

This subject provides understanding of marine ecosystem structure (all marine ecosystems are ultimately dependent upon primary production). Specifically, it provides a foundation in assessing and understanding the process of photosynthesis of marine plant systems. Much of the subject is taught in block mode at Heron Island in April, with some limited activities based in Sydney.

Enrolment in the subject is limited by the availability of space at the Heron Island Research Station and preference is given to students in the Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology.

Additional subject costs: The five-day excursion to Heron Island costs approximately $600, with additional costs of return airfare to Gladstone. Check the Department of Environmental Sciences website for details at:

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

Typical availability

This subject alternates with 91157 Marine Community Ecology and is offered every second year in Autumn 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

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.