Australian Waterways (6912.4)
| Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
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| Credit Points: | 3 |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths |
| Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Science |
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Availability
This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:
- Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/2006 End Date: 31/12/2006
- Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2007 End Date: 31/12/2008
- Version 3 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 31/12/2012
- Version 4 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2016
Syllabus
This unit aims to provide an understanding of the functioning of aquatic systems within the framework of total catchment interactions. It will develop the student's ability to assess the effects of both waterway and catchment-based management decisions and integrate physical, chemical and biological assessments.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the unit, students should be able to:
1. describe the key processes that regulate ecosystem function in different kinds of freshwater environments;
2. identify the implications of differences between aquatic ecosystems for waterway assessment;
3. identify aspects of aquatic systems that make Australian waterways unique;
4. select and apply appropriate physical, chemical and biological methods to assess waterway condition.
Contact Hours
Up to four hours of lectures, workshops and practical sessions a week, including self-paced learning modules; two day field trips.
Prerequisites
Australian Catchments OR Ecochemistry.