ZOOL30008 Experimental Marine Biology

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 4.5 class hours a week

Is ZOOL30008 hard?

ZOOL30008: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Doing marine biology research: designing studies, sampling in the field and lab, and writing it up.

After it you can

• Turn a question into a testable hypothesis
• Write and revise a scientific paper
• Design a sampling plan and analyse the data

What you need first

25 points from ECOL20003, EVSC20004, MAST20031

• ECOL20003 Ecology
• EVSC20004 Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology
• MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 100%

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Quick answers

When is ZOOL30008 offered?

Runs in 2026: Summer.

What do I need before taking ZOOL30008?

Needs 25 points from ECOL20003, EVSC20004, MAST20031.

Does ZOOL30008 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.

How many class hours a week does ZOOL30008 have?

4.5 h a week in class

Can I take ZOOL30008 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 ZOOL30008?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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