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BS2460 - Fundamentals of Ecology

[Offered in odd-numbered years in JCU Singapore. ]

Credit points:	3
Year:	2022
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Science and Engineering

This subject is an introduction to key ecological concepts. General themes will be illustrated using local and global examples from terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ecological processes that drive the evolution and maintenance of biodiversity, and how this relates to current conservation efforts. Tutorial and practical sessions will centre on fieldtrips that emphasise the practical aspects of collecting quantitative field data to address ecological questions.

Learning Outcomes

ability to critically assess ecological hypotheses;
appreciation of the relationship between ecological theory and conservation and management of natural populations and communities;
be familiar with key concepts in population and community ecology.

Subject Assessment

Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
Participation > Class participation - (20%) - Individual
Written > Tutorial task - (20%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Students enrolled in the Environmental Engineering course will attend additional tutorials

Assumed Knowledge:	Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of level 1 biology or environmental science and are also recommended to have completed some introductory statistics prior to enrolling
Prerequisites:	6 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 OR 2 BZ/BS OR EV SUBJECTS
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	AG2006 BZ2880 BZ5440 BZ5880 BZ2440 MB2060 BS5460

Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal
Census Date 25-Aug-2022
Coordinator:	Dr Ben Hirsch
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Will Edwards, Assoc. Professor Lucas Cernusak.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 25 hours lectures (didactic or interactive) 7 hours tutorials 3 days fieldwork assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal
Census Date 07-Apr-2022
Coordinator:	Dr Ben Hirsch
Lecturer:	Dr Neil Hutchinson.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 56 hours - Combined Lectures; tutorials; and fieldwork assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census Date 01-Dec-2022
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 56 hours - Combined Lectures; tutorials; and fieldwork assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal
Census Date 25-Aug-2022
Coordinator:	Dr Ben Hirsch
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Will Edwards, Professor Stephen Williams, Dr Jodie Rummer, Dr Ben Hirsch.
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 25 hours lectures (didactic or interactive) 7 hours tutorials 3 days fieldwork assessment and self-directed study