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MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING
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Learning outcomes
1.
Describe, analyse and critically discuss some of the main biological properties of marine systems;
2.
Provide marine examples of general biological principles and phenomena;
3.
Identify common types of marine organisms;
4.
Conduct marine-related research and report the results in a professional and scientific manner;
5.
Collect, collate and use information to develop meaningful answers to questions on topics in marine biology.
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Unit content:
Lecture Topics. 1. The Marine Environment: the gross structure of the marine environment, marine biodiversity and vertical gradients. 2. The Marine Biota: marine microbes, algae, invertebrates and fishes. 3. Secondarily Marine Organisms: marine reptiles, birds, mammals, and angiosperms 4. Ecological Categories of Marine Organisms: plankton, nekton and benthos. Practical Topics. Identification of Marine Invertebrates, Macroalgae and Seagrasses ,and Marine Gastropods. Independent Study Project: Introduction to Marine Research.