Freshwater ecology is the study of how organisms in freshwater ecosystems interact with each other and their environment. This paper will introduce the structure and function of ecological communities in rivers and lakes, their linkages with adjacent terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the management of freshwaters including conservation and restoration.

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26A (HAM) Paper outline	A Trimester : 02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026	Hamilton		60% internal assessment, 40% examinations
26A (TGA) Paper outline	A Trimester : 02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026	Tauranga		60% internal assessment, 40% examinations

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Weekend field trips are a core component of this paper.

Timetabled lectures

26A (HAM)

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Thur	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	S.1.05, Hamilton	Mar 5 - Jun 7

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You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

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Subject regulations

BIOEB304

Teaching Periods and Locations

Timetabled lectures

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Environmental Planning

Environmental Sciences

Ecology and Biodiversity

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