General Information
In this subject patterns and processes in marine and coastal environments are described. Past, present and future environmental risks to the marine and coastal zones are articulated. Approaches to monitoring and mitigating impacts are discussed through real world examples.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: SDES11-109 Subject title: Marine and Coastal Environments Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2020 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Seminar: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Seminar 1
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | SDES11-109 |
| Subject title: | Marine and Coastal Environments |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2020 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of critical marine habitats, potential human impacts and how these potential impacts can be mitigated.
- Demonstrate applied knowledge of the biology and ecology of key fished species and the various tools available for fisheries management, including data analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of threatened marine species and their management.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Paper-based Examination (Closed) Final examination 40.00% Final Examination Period 1,2,3 Essay Critical Essay 40.00% Week 9 1,2,3 Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid semester examination 20.00% Non-Standard Examination Period 1,3 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Paper-based Examination (Closed) | Final examination | 40.00% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3 |
| Essay | Critical Essay | 40.00% | Week 9 | 1,2,3 |
| Paper-based Examination (Closed) | Mid semester examination | 20.00% | Non-Standard Examination Period | 1,3 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week 1: Our Moreton Bay Region
Regardless of whether you are living here, or just visiting, this lecture will give you a good appreciation of our region and how unique it is.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of critical marine habitats, potential human impacts and how these potential impacts can be mitigated.
- Demonstrate applied knowledge of the biology and ecology of key fished species and the various tools available for fisheries management, including data analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of threatened marine species and their management.
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Week 2: Threatened Marine and Charismatic Species
Dolphins, Whales, Dugongs, Sea Turtles and other exciting animals.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of critical marine habitats, potential human impacts and how these potential impacts can be mitigated.
- Demonstrate applied knowledge of the biology and ecology of key fished species and the various tools available for fisheries management, including data analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of threatened marine species and their management.
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Week 3: Shark Attack!!!!!
The title says it all.
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Week 4: The Ecology of Coral Reefs
This lecture will give you and understanding of how coral reefs work, and how they support the wonderful array of colourful critters that they are famous for.
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Week 5: The Great Barrier Reef and its Management
We are pretty fond of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Learn the fact from fiction about it, and if you are going to visit it, this lecture will most likely have you knowing more about it and its management than your tour guide!
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Week 6: Library Presentation
This is an important presentation from our Faculty librarian which will give you the hands on support to assist you with your essay for this subject and to further develop your own research skills.Students are to attend this in either Week 6 or Week 7.
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Week 7: Library Presentation
This is an important presentation from our Faculty librarian which will give you the hands on support to assist you with your essay for this subject and to further develop your own research skills. Students are to attend this in either Week 6 or Week 7.
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Week 8: The Ecology of Seagrass, Mangroves and Saltmarsh.
These habitats represent key coastal habitats that support a range of human endeavours. This lecture will give you an understanding of the threats and solutions to these threats in developed and developing countries.
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Week 9: Venomous and Poisonous Animals
It's important not to end up in the hospital after a visit to the seaside. This lecture will help you recognise and avoid venomous and poisonous animals, and be in an informed position if an interaction does occur.
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Week 10: Coastal Aquaculture
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production system in the World with China and other parts of Asia showing staggering growth. Learn more about the "blue revolution" in this lecture.
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Week 11: Fisheries and Fisheries Management
Fisheries are an important source of protein for much of the world. Fisheries management is a complex interplay between social, economic and environmental issues.