91157 Marine Communities
6cp; block, plus a seven-day excursionRequisite(s): 91154 Ecology
This subject develops an understanding of the processes that structure marine communities and support marine mammal populations. Problem-based learning techniques are used to elucidate interactions between the animals and plants in marine estuarine communities. Special attention is paid to local rocky reef communities, soft-sediment communities and Australian marine mammals. This subject is an integration of lectures, fieldwork and marine mammal observation. It complements other subjects which focus on fish, coral reef ecosystems, marine primary producers and marine geosciences. Experimental work is conducted in the field on a seven-day excursion held during the tutorial week.
There are limited places on this excursion and preference is given to second-year marine biology students.
Additional subject costs: Costs and excursion dates are available from the Department of Environmental Sciences website at:
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
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.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,575.00
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: 0.125Access conditions
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