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CHEM4078 - Aquatic Ecology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chemistry
Credit Units
4
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-cursor(s)
CHEM2067/BCH2067 ; CHEM3068/BCH3068 
Equivalent Course(s)
BCH4078
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2026/27 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

In this course, students will:

  • explore the physical and chemical characteristics and processes, as well as biodiversity, of aquatic ecosystems;
  • identify and examine biotic interactions and physical and/or chemical factors determining the community structure in aquatic habitats;
  • review and evaluate contemporary issues related to human impacts on the aquatic ecosystems.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 40%
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 40%
 
Detailed Course Information
CHEM4078.pdf