Advanced Plankton Methods unit (KSM719)

Introduction

Advanced Plankton Methods is a unit within the Marine Biology specialisation of the Master of Antarctic Science Course (S7Z). This unit forms a foundation for quantitative research methods and technology used in studying marine plankton physiology, ecology, and biogeochemistry. This unit provides an introduction to some of the most relevant approaches for quantifying/characterising marine plankton as well as determining physical and chemical properties of the seawater they live in.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Plankton Methods
Unit code	KSM719
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline	Ecology and Biodiversity
Coordinator	Associate Professor Lennart Bach
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and execute basic techniques to determine physical, chemical, and biological parameters in seawater.
• Design and interpret results from an experiment with natural plankton communities.
• Assess the strength and weakness of quantitative methods and technologies used in the study of Plankton.
• Evaluate the importance of zooplankton groups in the ecosystem using taxonomic and quantitative research methods

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KSA712 Advanced Phytoplankton Methods and KSA715 Southern Oceann Zooplankton Ecology

Teaching

Assessment	Online Quiz (20%)|Microcosm experiment demonstration (40%)|Quiz (40%)
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.

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