Overview
A multi-disciplinary science approach to understanding the functioning of soft-sediment coastal ecosystems, from fundamental ecological principles through to human impacts. Experimental field ecology is at the core of learning.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Applied Estuarine Ecology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Marine Science |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026, expected to be offered in 2028 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,911.72 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BAppSc(Hons), PGDipSc, MSc
- Contact
To be advised when paper next offered
- Teaching staff
To be advised when paper next offered
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required - primary literature used.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Engage in informed discussions related to the complexity and functioning of soft sediment ecosystems, how science is conducted in these systems, the science behind management/conservation, and possible solutions to challenges caused by human activities.
- Critically evaluate relevant scientific literature
- Collect and analyse field data using appropriate sampling strategies
- Write a scientific report that is integrated with the relevant literature
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Overview
A multi-disciplinary science approach to understanding the functioning of soft-sediment coastal ecosystems, from fundamental ecological principles through to human impacts. Experimental field ecology is at the core of learning.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Applied Estuarine Ecology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Marine Science |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027, expected to be offered in 2028 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BAppSc(Hons), PGDipSc, MSc
- Contact
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Teaching staff
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required; primary literature used.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Engage in informed discussions related to the complexity and functioning of soft sediment ecosystems, how science is conducted in these systems, the science behind management/conservation and possible solutions to challenges caused by human activities.
- Critically evaluate relevant scientific literature.
- Collect and analyse field data using appropriate sampling strategies.
- Write a scientific report that is integrated with the relevant literature.