BIOEB305-22B (TGA)

Marine Ecology

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Ecology, Biodiversity and Animal Behaviour

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Conrad Pilditch

Conrad Pilditch
9393
R.2.21
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conrad.pilditch@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Joanne Ellis

Joanne Ellis
E.2.19
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joanne.ellis@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

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Paper Description

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This paper deals with the ecology of marine organisms and processes influencing marine ecosystems. A wide range of ecosystems are considered, in order to stress the diverse nature of the marine environment. There is also an emphasis on detecting change due to human activities on marine systems. As a consequence, statistics of ecological surveys and experiments are an integral part of the paper.
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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through online lectures, computer laboratories/tuorials and a compulsory field trip (unless absence has been agreed with the Paper Convenor).
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Engage in informed discussions related to:
    Complexity and functioning of marine ecosystems, how science is undertaken in marine ecosystems, the science behind management /conservation issues, possible solutions to challenges faced by marine ecosystems (e.g. eutrophication, global climate change, changes in biodiversity)
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Conduct population assessments and estimate community diversity in soft sediment and rocky shore habitats (field trip, data analysis laboratories and field trip reports)
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  • Recognise key fauna of intertidal benthic habitats (field trip report)
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  • Synthesize data (i.e. produce summary graphs, undertake statistical analyses and interpret the data) related to marine ecosystems (data analysis report, field trip reports)
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Assessment

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The dates indicated for assessment procedures will normally be adhered to. Any changes to the dates will be made in consultation with the class at least one week prior to the original date. Individuals handing in work late must gain approval from the appropriate lecturer otherwise they will be penalised at 5 % per day.

Because we take issues relating to academic honesty and plagiarism seriously, we expect students in this paper to submit all internal assessment items in hard copy and via Turnitin (accessed through Moodle), a programme that identifies similarities between an individual's work and the papers, books and websites in the Turnitin database. Turnitin results may show where students need extra learning support, as well as sometimes providing the evidence for any disciplinary action. A hard copy of all assignments must also be deposited at the locations described below.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Moodle quiz (1)
6 Aug 2022
11:30 PM
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Data analysis assignment
12 Aug 2022
4:00 PM
8
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Moodle quiz (2)
27 Aug 2022
11:30 PM
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Field trip 1 report
16 Sep 2022
4:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Moodle quiz (3)
1 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Moodle quiz (4)
22 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Field trip 2 report
21 Oct 2022
4:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Highly recommended

Nybakken, JW & MD Bertness. 2005. Marine biology an ecological approach 6th Edition. Pearson.

Recommended

Kingsford, M & C Battershill. 1998. Studying Temperate Marine Environments. Canterbury University Press.

Levinton, JS. 2009. Marine biology: function, biodiversity, ecology 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press, New York.

Thrush, S & J Hewitt, C Pilditch, A Norkko. 2021. Ecology of coastal marine sediments. Oxford University Press.

These text books along with others will be placed on desk copy at the library.

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Online Support

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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access powerpoint presentations, lecture recordings and assessment materials. There are also discussion forums where you can both ask and answer questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.

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Workload

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Contact:

Lectures: 24 h

Field Trip: 16 h

Tutorials/Computer Labs: 14 h

Non-contact

Field trip reports 45 h

Data report 5 h

Test & exam study 45 h

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: BIOEB202, BIOL212 or New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: BIOL314

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