Courses & Units
Southern Ocean Zooplankton Ecology KSA715
Introduction
The unit covers aspects of Antarctic and marine zooplankton including biodiversity, life cycles, spatial/temporal ecology and climate change issues. Practicals will involve laboratory identification and investigation techniques, and literature investigations of marine zooplankton research. There will also be tasks designed to explore zooplankton datasets using current statistical methods and software.
The course is coordinated by A/Professor Kerrie Swadling (Rm 109G, Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, IMAS Waterfront Building, Ext 6903), and you should see her if you have any questions about the general running of the unit.
This unit provides the necessary training to undertake further research in Southern Ocean Zooplankton Ecology and keep participants abreast of developments in the discipline.
Summary
| Unit name | Southern Ocean Zooplankton Ecology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSA715 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Kerrie Swadling |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Winter school | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter school | 30/5/2022 | 7/6/2022 | 20/6/2022 | 10/7/2022 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate scientific literature and ideas about zooplankton ecology.
- Appreciate contemporary research objectives in zooplankton science.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic zooplankton biology, collection methods, and data analysis.
- Identify key zooplankton groups and evaluate their importance in the ecosystem.
- Communicate your knowledge and understanding of the role of zooplankton in the Southern Ocean using a variety of formats.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010907 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lectures, tutorials and practicals are run daily for 2 weeks There is a one day field trip during those 2 weeks |
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| Assessment | Laboratory/practical (10%)|Presentation (50%)|Critically Appraised Topic (20%)|Data analysis (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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