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SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCI1185 Ecology and either
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences
or
SCC1111 General Chemistry
 
Description:
This unit examines the natural processes occurring in marine, coastal and inland aquatic environments and the significance of these processes for managing these systems. In particular, the unit explores both the effects of these processes on aquatic ecosystems and how they may enhance or reduce the impact of human activities in aquatic systems.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y18Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
K57Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Wildlife Biology)
Y39Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
Y38Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
G87Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology)
MAAAEWEnvironmental Management Major
MAMAFWMarine and Freshwater Science Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012