ECOL30007 Marine Biodiversity and Biogeography

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 50%
• About 3.5 class hours a week

Is ECOL30007 hard?

ECOL30007: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The diversity of ocean life, where it lives, and how ecology and evolution shape marine ecosystems.

After it you can

• Identify major groups of marine organisms
• Design a marine biology experiment
• Find gaps in marine research literature

What you need first

EVSC20004 and (ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005 or MAST20031)

• EVSC20004 Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology
• ECOL20003 Ecology
• ZOOL20005 Animal Structure and Function
• MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data

How it’s assessed

Assignments 13%, Reports and essays 25%, Tests 13%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is ECOL30007 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking ECOL30007?

Needs EVSC20004 and (ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005 or MAST20031).

Does ECOL30007 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 13%, Reports and essays 25%, Tests 13%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does ECOL30007 have?

3.5 h a week in class

Can I take ECOL30007 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate ECOL30007?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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