Courses & Units
Aquatic Botany KSM305
Introduction
In Aquatic Botany (KSM305) you will be introduced to the biodiversity and phylogeny of marine algal groups including microalgae and macroalgae (seaweeds). The first half of the unit will focus on microalgae – the diatoms, dinoflagellates, cyanobacteria – and will include algal taxonomy, phytoplankton ecology and physiology, harmful algal blooms. The second part of the unit will focus on seaweed ecophysiology, that is how seaweed growth and physiology are regulated by the environment, particularly temperature, desiccation, nutrients and hydrodynamics. Particular reference is made to studies in Australian, Antarctic and Southern Ocean waters. Applied phycological research and implications for environmental monitoring, climate change and aquaculture are emphasised.
Summary
| Unit name | Aquatic Botany |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM305 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity |
| Coordinator | Professor Catriona Hurd |
| Teaching staff | Doctor Fraser Kennedy|Ms Sarah Ugalde |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* 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 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify common microscopic algal groups.
- Understand the role of algae in marine ecosystems, their impacts on aquaculture and human health.
- Describe the growth and physiological responses of algae to changes in their environment.
- Design and conduct a laboratory experiment, test for statistical differences between experimental treatments, and understand how to interpret the results obtained.
- Undertake personal scientific research using library resources.
- Communicate knowledge using scientific writing and oral presentation skills.
| 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 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,472.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(KPA161 or (KSM201 and KSM202)).Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 26 x 1 h lectures 12 x 4-hr practical sessions |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Group oral presentation (5%)|Seaweed Scientific Report (20%)|Microalgal Scientific Report (25%)|Final exam (50%) |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Please see the Unit Outline for suggestions for text books.
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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