Hobart
Introduction
Provides a comprehensive understanding of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. The unit covers several key areas, such as the basic oceanographic features of the region and how these influence the distribution and abundance of nutrients, the role of microorganisms in the nutrient cycle, phytoplankton and their role in the food web, zooplankton communities, fish and squid communities and the role of marine mammals and seabirds. The unit also deals with the unique adaptations required by Antarctic organisms to enable them to exist in a highly adverse environment. The growing importance of resource management for the Southern Ocean and the past and present history of exploitation of marine resources is also covered.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Antarctic Ecology |
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| Unit code | KSA307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Kerrie Swadling |
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| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Prerequisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KZA351
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2x1-hr lectures, 4-hr practical weekly |
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| Assessment | Practical reports (40%), essay (20%), 2-hr exam in Nov (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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