66036 Identifying Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems

6cp; distance
Requisite(s): 91154 Ecology AND 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology

This subject is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to identify groundwater-dependent ecosystems in situ. A brief overview of the various major ecosystems in Australia is given, including their defining features (structure, composition and climate envelope). Sources of water (rainwater, soil water, groundwater, fog, riparian water), patterns of water use (daily and seasonal), and the various methodologies available to measure ecosystem water use and the source(s) of water used by ecosystems are discussed. Factors that influence ecosystem water use (including climate, vegetation cover and water availability) are reviewed, as are definitions of ecosystem dependency on groundwater. Some discussion of field methods that are useful in the study of groundwater-dependent ecosystems is made in this subject.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,562.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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