BIOL560-18A (HAM)

Freshwater Ecology

15 Points

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
School of Science

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Convenor(s)

Brendan Hicks

Brendan Hicks
4661
R.2.14
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brendan.hicks@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Ian Duggan

Ian Duggan
4703
R.2.11
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ian.duggan@waikato.ac.nz

Brendan Hicks

Brendan Hicks
4661
R.2.14
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brendan.hicks@waikato.ac.nz

Kevin Collier

Kevin Collier
5169
R.2.16
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kevin.collier@waikato.ac.nz

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: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz
: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper provides a critical examination of issues, e.g., pollution, conservation, utilisation, that freshwater ecosystems face, and methods to mitigate potentially competing interests.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a series of seminars and involves reading of appropriate background literature (provided), and group discussions. Accordingly, attendance at all seminars is mandatory. You must inform the course convenor before the seminar if you will be unavoidably absent.

Lectures: Thursday 3.00-5.00pm in E1.10. The class starts at 3.00pm


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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • To develop an understanding of ecological principles of freshwater systems as they relate to management practices;
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  • How stable isotopes can track food sources in aquatic systems;
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  • The scientific basis for management and restoration of freshwater ecosystems;
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  • The consequences of invasive species;
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  • The assessment of environmental impacts and the Resource Management Act.
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Assessment

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Major report 30%, participation 10%, final exam 60%

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 40:60. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 60% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 40:60 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 60% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Major Report
1 Jun 2018
4:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
2. Participation
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Exam
60
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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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Required Readings

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Reading material for each seminar will be provided approximately 1 week before the seminar via Moodle
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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 pdfs of lecture notes and powerpoints, lecture recordings, and reading material. 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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Seminars (16 hours)

Readings and seminar preparation (50 hours)

Preparation of report (50 hours)

Exam preparation (30 hours)

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: BIOL313

Corequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: BIOL513

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