Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes

MB3160 - Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes

This subject will examine the biology of coral reef fishes with an emphasis on species from reefs and adjacent waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The subject covers the ecology, morphology, systematics and evolution of coral reef fishes. Practical work includes a laboratory and field program that introduces functional morphology, ecology and field identification of coral reef fishes. This subject will also provide an introduction to laboratory and field research methods. Students will be required to attend lectures, practicals and field trips as for MB3160, and write a research proposal of an ecological study of reef fishes.

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Prior Approval Offerings: All

[Anti-requisite] MB3160 MB3169 Offerings: All

Students must have an excellent understanding of EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY which includes knowledge of biogeography, marine organisms and vertebrate anatomy as well as a good understanding of STATISTICS and ECOLOGY of marine systems. (MB5070 or MB2070) AND (SC5202 or SC2202 or SC2209) AND (BS5460 or BS2460) or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry or previous study.

Students must have an excellent understanding of EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY which includes knowledge of biogeography, marine organisms and vertebrate anatomy as well as a good understanding of STATISTICS and ECOLOGY of marine systems. (MB5070 or MB2070) AND (SC5202 or SC2202 or SC2209) AND (BS5460 or BS2460) or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry or previous study. Offerings: All

115804 Master of Science (Professional), 106904 Master of Science, 53911 Graduate Certificate of Science, 105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 119504 Master of Marine Biology

115804 Master of Science (Professional), 106904 Master of Science, 53911 Graduate Certificate of Science, 105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 119504 Master of Marine Biology Offerings: All

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MB5160 - Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes

Identify the major groups of reef fishes and their ecological and morphological characteristics

Have a demonstrable knowledge of the current literature relevant to reef fish ecology and evolution

Understand the functional morphology, ecology and evolution of these fishes and use this knowledge in assessing the role of fishes on coral reefs

Critically evaluate both the methods and outcomes of reef fish research

Understand and be familiar with the methods used to study the ecology of reef fishes and design an ecological study of reef fish species