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Provides instruction in the biodiversity and phylogeny of algal groups and allied protists, physico-chemical limnology and oceanography, phytoplankton ecology, micropaleontology, seaweeds, harmful algal blooms and aquatic food webs. Particular reference is made to studies in Australian, Antarctic and Southern Ocean waters. Applied phycological research and implications for environmental monitoring and aquaculture are emphasised.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: assignment (25%), end-of-sem written exam (50%), practical exam (25%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 26 lectures/tutorials, 13x3-hr practical sessions; Microscopy, full-day Derwent River cruise, a seaweed excursion, and a demonstration of electron microscopes will be a major part of the practicals
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
KPA214 and
KPA215 (with the exception of BMarSc students, who can use following pre-requisites KPA215 and KSA205).
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