Hobart, Launceston
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Introduction
This unit introduces students to the science disciplines underpinning the study of marine and Antarctic environments and the application of science to solve problems in marine and Antarctic disciplines. It provides the foundational skills and knowledge for students in the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science for specialised study in years 2 and 3.
Topics that are covered include:
* an understanding of Gondwana and geology of Antarctica, sub-Antarctic islands and the surrounding ocean;
* ice and climate studies;
* the physical and chemical nature of the Southern Ocean;
* the terrestrial and marine environment of the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and cool temperate areas, including plants, animals, birds and fish;
* the impact of humans on marine and Antarctic environments, including the study of global climate change.
The students will be benefit from lectures delivered by experts in their field, including guest lecturers, and further develop their understanding through in-class debates and hands-on field work and laboratory practicals.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B |
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| Unit code | KSA102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Pier van der Merwe |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Identify oceanographic process influencing spatial and temporal productivity in estuarine, coastal, open ocean and ice-covered environments. |
2. | Explain the effect of southern high-latitude regions on the Earth’s climate, oceans and weather. |
3. | Describe the role of ocean physics, chemistry, biology and geology through their connectivity in the natural system. |
4. | Explain the critical components of food webs in (sub) tropical, temperate, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic marine ecosystems. |
5. | Explain how marine organisms respond to natural and human-mediated environmental change. |
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 hours lectures per week, and 1 hour tutorial per week |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended | A Unit Reader is available for purchase from UniPrint |
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