Freshwater Ecology 3

Undergraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 3034
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Course ID
205389
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The course provides theoretical understanding and practical implications of the ecology and restoration of freshwater habitats with a focus on hydrology, nutrient cycles, aquatic biota and food webs.

  • Hydrodynamics and Biogeochemistry
  • Aquatic organisms
  • Aquatic interactions and management

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the structure and functioning of freshwater systems under changing environmental and climatic conditions.
  • Evaluate habitat requirements, water quality, and ecological processes to inform management and restoration of freshwater systems.
  • Apply appropriate monitoring, assessment, and modelling methods to evaluate water quality, aquatic biodiversity, and ecosystem integrity.
  • Design, document, and report ecological investigations using relevant research literature, data, and scientific conventions.
  • Collaborate effectively to plan, execute, and report applied aquatic ecology investigations.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of BIOL2004 Zoology 2/BIOL2023 Botany 2/BIOL2051 Principles of Ecology 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A