SLE237 - Biogeography

Unit details

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Year2015 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SQB237

EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

Liz Weldon

Prerequisite:

One of SLE102, SLE103, SLE111, SLE115, SLE132, SLE136 or SLE151

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Contact hours:

Intensive: This unit is taught over a two week period. Students are required to attend 3-5 hours of classes per day, 4 x 3 hour practicals per trimester and a half day field trip. A two hour test will take place at the end of the third week.

Content

In this unit you will learn to identify and explain the processes and control mechanisms responsible for the changing spatial and temporal distribution patterns of organisms across marine and terrestrial environments. You will also learn how to describe the distribution patterns you observe on both a regional and global scale. The classes and practicals will include activity based learning and there will be a particular emphasis on drawing examples from the Australian biota.

Assessment

Two assignments (2 x 30%) 60%, in-class quizzes 20%, final test 20%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1096$1096$3863$3609

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.