606-302 Marine Botany - Skills Gained

At the completion of the subject, students should have developed an understanding of:

• the biology and diversity of algal protists;
• algal reproduction and significance of their life history strategies;
• the origin and phylogenetic significance of algal chloroplasts and pigments;
  
• practical skills in identifying the major groups of marine and freshwater algae;
  
• the biology of toxic algae and their impact;
  
• practical skills in light and electron microscopy of algal protists;
  
• the unique nature of the Australian seaweed flora; and
  
• current themes in algal research.