Marine and Arid Environments

Course aim

To provide students with an overview of the ecology and value [moral, social and economic] of Australian marine and arid land environments.

Course content

The characteristics of marine and arid ecosystems: biodiversity and sustainability issues; ecological research techniques (including field identification of plants and animals); management of natural systems: South Australian coastal waters and arid land systems; sustainability issues: fisheries, marine pollution and arid land use; management issues: conservation of these ecosystems and development of parks and their management, indigenous use. Application of the above to Junior Primary, Primary and Middle School learning environments.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Field studies journal, Issues assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.