Unit details
SLE350 - Marine Wildlife
| Offered at: | (B, G, W) (Intensive) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB350 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Arnould |
| Prerequisite: | Two level 2 SQA/SQB/SQE/SBB/SLE-coded units |
| Contact hours: | Intensive mode short course run over two weeks (lectures and practicals) commencing in the second week of trimester 3 on the Burwood campus including field excursions visiting fur seal and sea bird colonies. Some assessments due after intensive short course finishes. |
| Note: This unit has a quota applied. Students should contact the unit chair directly if they are unable to enrol due to the quota restriction. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Marine wildlife - marine mammals, birds and reptiles - present particular conservation challenges with many species currently listed as threatened. This unit covers the diversity of marine wildlife groups, the role of wildlife in marine systems, the ecological and physiological adaptations of wildlife to the marine environment (including life history traits and basic biology), and the threatening processes and major issues affecting the conservation of marine wildlife in Australia (e.g. commercial fisheries, human disturbance, marine debris). Field-based techniques for studying marine wildlife will also be covered.
Assessment
Practical reports/assignments (5 x 10%) 50%, oral presentation 10%, class test 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3623 | $3384 |
* 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.
