Principles of Ecology (6920.4)

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This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:

• Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/2006 End Date: 31/12/2006
• Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2007 End Date: 31/12/2008
• Version 4 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 30/06/2016
• Version 3 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 31/12/2012

Syllabus

Topics covered include organism interactions with the physical environment; life history attributes for growth, reproduction and dispersal, especially in plants and insects; concept of a resource and of limiting factors; population dynamics and control; present patterns of biodiversity in terrestrial habitats. Practical studies in the field and laboratory aim to develop ecological investigation and measurement skills as well as techniques for collecting, preserving and identifying specimens.

Learning Outcomes

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1. a foundation understanding of ecological theory at the organism, population and community levels.

2. basic skills for ecological investigation, including the identification of organisms, collection of data and scientific report writing.

3. a familiarity with the patterns of biological diversity and processes generating them in parts of Australia.

4. well-developed scientific thinking and writing skills.

Contact Hours

Up to two hours of lectures and three hours of practicals per week; a major field class.

Prerequisites

Concepts in Biology and Plants and Animals.