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Unit of Study BIO10127 - Coral Reefs on the Edge (2018)
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Unit Snapshot
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Unit typeo
UG Coursework Unit
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Credit points
12
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AQF level
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Level of learning
Intermediate
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Former School/College
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Pre-requisites
- 192 credit points in any SCU unit AND enrolled in
- 3004100 - Bachelor of Environmental Science OR
- 3007157 - Bachelor of Marine Science and Management OR
- 3207274 - Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science and Management OR
- 3007291 - Bachelor of Science
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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1 | demonstrate understanding of the biology and ecology of reef-building organisms and coral reef formation | |||||||
2 | identify and classify common types of corals, fish and other reef organisms occurring on the Great Barrier Reef | |||||||
3 | discuss key ecological processes within coral reef ecosystems | |||||||
4 | contrast and explain differences between natural disturbances and human-induced impacts on coral reefs | |||||||
5 | demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in small teams to complete quantitative studies of coral reef communities | |||||||
6 | explain how ecological information can be used to inform management of coral reefs | |||||||
7 | evaluate the global status and future scenarios for coral reefs in a rapidly changing world. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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demonstrate understanding of the biology and ecology of reef-building organisms and coral reef formation
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- GA4:
- GA5:
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identify and classify common types of corals, fish and other reef organisms occurring on the Great Barrier Reef
- GA1:
- GA4:
- GA5:
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discuss key ecological processes within coral reef ecosystems
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- GA4:
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contrast and explain differences between natural disturbances and human-induced impacts on coral reefs
- GA1:
- GA4:
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demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in small teams to complete quantitative studies of coral reef communities
- GA1:
- GA4:
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explain how ecological information can be used to inform management of coral reefs
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- GA4:
- GA5:
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evaluate the global status and future scenarios for coral reefs in a rapidly changing world.
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- GA4:
- GA5:
Prescribed learning resources
Prescribed Texts
- No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.