Unit details
SLE337 - Marine Biodiversity
| Offered at: | (W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB334 |
| Unit chair: | A Bellgrove |
| Prerequisite: | SLE144 and SLE255 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lecture per week, equivalent of 6 x 3 hour practicals or field trips |
| Note: Students intending to enrol in this unit must contact their enrolment officer for information regarding the field trip. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit will build on knowledge developed in SLE144 and SLE255 and explore the biodiversity, form and function of marine plants and invertebrates in greater detail, with a focus on the drivers of marine biodiversity. Students will be given the opportunity to examine live and preserved specimens in both the field and laboratory, which will equip students with the skills for identifying the enormous biodiversity of plants and animals in the marine environment. We will discuss issues around measuring biodiversity, why biodiversity is important and challenges for conserving biodiversity in a changing world.
Assessment
Two assignments (20%, 40%) 60%, one test 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* 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.
