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 2022 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BIO2810 or BIO2011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BIO3810
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BIO3810
No unit lists BIO3810 as a prerequisite in the 2022 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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Mini reviewOther10%
- Proposal for an ecological experimentOther15%
- Post marine field trip video assignmentAssignment10%
- Freshwater field trip reportReport15%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity and ecology of freshwater and marine environments in the tropics with particular reference to the Malaysian region;
- 2
Demonstrate understanding of the conservation and management issues relating to aquatic ecosystems;
- 3
Design and analyse sampling programs to examine the flora and fauna of aquatic habitats and to assess changes;
- 4
Demonstrate the ability to identify aquatic animals and plants from tropical Malaysian ecosystems;
- 5
Demonstrate advanced scientific report writing skills;
- 6
Make effective oral and visual presentations;
- 7
Work collaboratively and effectively in the field in tropical environments.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachField trips
- Two 1-hour lectures;
- One 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent);
- One 3-hour practical session or equivalent (field trips) and
- Six hours of independent study per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
Dudgeon, D. (Ed) 2008, Tropical Stream Ecology. Elsevier
Dudgeon, D. 1999, Tropical Asian Streams. Hong Kong University Press
Krebs, C. J. (1994). Ecology; the experimental analysis of distribution and abundance
Molles CMJ. 2016. Ecology: Concepts and Applications. 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education International edition
Moss, B. 1998, Ecology of fresh waters : man and medium, past to future. Blackwell Science Sumich, J.L., 1999, An Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life. WCB/McGraw Hill
Where it fits
BIO3810 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Foo Su Chern
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Foo Su Chern
Common questions
When is BIO3810 offered?
In 2022, BIO3810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does BIO3810 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BIO3810?
BIO3810 is part of Tropical environmental biology.