Description
This is an introductory subject on the principles of marine chemistry and chemical ecology. Students will explore the marine world from a chemical viewpoint and look at both the organic and inorganic impacts. Topics may include the chemical components of seawater- major and trace elements, conservative and non-conservative elements, distribution … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Pre-enrolment Requirement
Text Requisites
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Identify natural product classes produced by marine organisms
2.
Describe key ecology roles played by marine natural products
3.
Explain ocean acidification associated with carbon cycling
4.
Describe behaviour of chemical species in marine systems based on redox chemistry
5.
Employ synthetic and analytical technique in order to identify, separate and quantify natural products and compounds present in the marine world
Assessments
1. Written - Examination (centrally administered)
2. Perfom/Prac/Prod - Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration
Offerings
Trimester 1
CAM-TSV-TR1
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