UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

BIO3810 Tropical aquatic biology

Faculty of Science

BIO3810 Tropical aquatic biology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BIO2011 or BIO2810.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Malaysia

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After BIO3810

No unit lists BIO3810 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Overview

This unit examines the biology of tropical aquatic ecosystems. It focuses on South East Asia, (the Malaysian region in particular) but will also encompass aquatic environments in other parts of the tropics. The ecology and diversity of communities in coral reefs, oceans, sandy and rocky shores, estuaries, lakes, rivers and swamps is examined. You will gain an understanding of the physical and chemical factors that affect these environments. Conservation and management issues such as the impacts of tourism, pollution, fisheries, wetland drainage and river regulation are studied.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity and ecology of freshwater and marine environments in the tropics with particular reference to the Malaysian region;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate understanding of the conservation and management issues relating to aquatic ecosystems;

  3. 3

    Design and analyse sampling programs to examine the flora and fauna of aquatic habitats and to assess changes;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate the ability to identify aquatic animals and plants from tropical Malaysian ecosystems;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate advanced scientific report writing skills;

  6. 6

    Make effective oral and visual presentations;

  7. 7

    Work collaboratively and effectively in the field in tropical environments.

Workload and teaching

  • Two 1-hour lectures
  • One 3-hour practical session or equivalent (field trips) per week

Where it fits

BIO3810 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Foo Su Chern
Chief Examiners
Dr Foo Su Chern

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BIO3810?

You need BIO2011 or BIO2810 before you enrol.

When is BIO3810 offered?

In 2020, BIO3810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

Which majors and minors include BIO3810?

BIO3810 is part of Tropical environmental biology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available