zoo3hif marine physiology field course
HERON ISLAND MARINE PHYSIOLOGY FIELD COURSE
ZOO3HIF
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the physiology of corals and various marine organisms and the structure and development of coral reefs. Topics focus on biomineralisation, osmotic and ionic regulation, influence of temperature and climate change on physiological processes, respiratory adaptations, and sensory capacities in various marine organisms. Deep sea vent communities, physiology of bivalve molluscs, whole-body transparency, buoyancy, diving and adaptations to deep oceans are also covered. The subject is run completely (lectures and practical classes) at the Heron Island Research Station, Great Barrier Reef.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGiuseppe Posterino
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO2POS and one of (ZOO2FE or ZOO2AP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ZOO3EPB (Heron island field component)
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The field course has an additional cost to be payed by student that covers travel, accommodation and meals.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use scientific terminology to describe and explain the fundamental biological concepts and current issues of the discipline area of Marine physiology.
- Activities:
- Full scientific report and preliminary essay on a topical related question. Written exam.
02. Collect, summarise, analyse, evaluate and interpret scientific data collected via experiments, laboratory procedures, field surveys and literature review.
- Activities:
- Conduct scientific experiments using a variety of research tools.
03. Produce clear, concise, grammatically correct written and spoken work that presents coherent evidence-based explanations and communicates the results of scientific experiments, current scientific/discipline issues, or theoretical concepts to peers
- Activities:
- Full scientific report and preliminary essay on a topical related question. Written exam
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Melbourne, 2018, Summer, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size40
Enrolment information Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota on academic performance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGiuseppe Posterino
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 49
One 8.0 days field trip per study period in week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The field course runs out of session in December due to availability of the Research Station and prevailing weather conditions"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour exam | The exam (2 hours plus 15 mins. reading time) is conducted on the island along with all lectures. The exam is open book to take into account the short time associated with lecture delivery and study time. Word equivalency of 2000 words. | 50 | 01 |
| Scientific Report (2000 words) | The report will be on one of the 4 practicals conducted on the island and students will be randomly allocated one of the practicals to write up on. All students will participate in each practical whilst on the island but the report will not be due until early January (~3 weeks after returning). The report is 2000 words. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |