Freshwater Ecology III

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 3053
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Course ID
205408
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Justin Brookes
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The course provides theoretical understanding and practical implications of the ecology and restoration of freshwater habitats. It distinguishes habitats of lakes, wetlands, streams and rivers by varying circulation types, nutrient cycles and food webs. Complementary practicals will be conducted in order to provide skills for the identification of algae, zooplankton and water plants as well as for monitoring, assessment and management of drinking water reservoirs, urban and floodplain wetlands, and rivers.
This course will include a field camp up to 5 days. Details will be provided at the start of the course.

Course learning outcomes

  • Improve understanding on structures and functioning of freshwater systems under changing environmental and climate conditions
  • Improve understanding of habitat requirements of aquatic communities and water quality to implement informed management and restoration of freshwater systems
  • Acquire skills on monitoring, assessment and modelling of water quality, aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem integrity
  • Acquire skills on conceptualising, documenting and reporting research questions, data and findings taking international research in this field into account
  • Develop skills in working in a team environment

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23434
Section
Section FW01
Size
Size 160
Available
Available 160
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Apr - 19 Apr Sunday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
20 Apr - 21 Apr Monday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
The BIOL3053 Freshwater Ecology III and ECOL3010 Concepts in Ecology III Field trips are both held in Calperum. Students attending both field trips need to override a one-day field trip clash. One day clashes because Concepts in Ecology students will be travelling to Calperum on that day. This does not cause issues for students because students who are studying both courses will already be in Calperum.
Class number
Class number 24726
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 160
Available
Available 160
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
4 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
Class number
Class number 24727
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.40
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.40
Class number
Class number 24728
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 4 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.40

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed ENVBIOL3004 Freshwater Ecology III at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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