Courses & Units
Advanced Phytoplankton Methods KSA712
Hobart
Two week intensive unit with pre and post unit assignments.
Unit will run subject to numbers
Introduction
This unit introduces the latest approaches and innovative technologies used in polar marine phytoplankton. After a review of current methodologies and techniques, the theory and application of Electron Microscopy, Microelectrodes, Fast Repetition Rate Fluorometers, Pulse Amplitude Fluorometers, HPLC pigment analysis, Flow Cytometry and fluorescent staining are introduced. Tutorials will discuss recent publications in these fields. Laboratory sessions will allow personal operation and practice with many of these techniques.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Phytoplankton Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSA712 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity |
| Coordinator | Lennart Bach |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Domestic
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010903 | $993.0 | $993.0 | not applicable | $2,354.0 |
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Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus component - Two weeks (10 days) of daily 4-hr lecture & 2-3 hr practical, Off-campus online activities and self study before and after on-campus sessions. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Class discussions (30%) and laboratory reports (70%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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| Recommended |
Booktopia textbook links
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