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BS2460 - Fundamentals of Ecology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
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:
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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
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Prerequisites: |
6 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 OR 2 BZ/BS OR EV SUBJECTS |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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AG2006 BZ2880 BZ5440 BZ5880 BZ2440 MB2060 BS5460 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Ben Hirsch |
Lecturer:
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Professor Will Edwards. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 25 hours lectures
- 7 hours tutorials
- 3 days fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
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Census Date 03-Aug-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 56 hours was Other - Combined Lectures; tutorials; and fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Ben Hirsch |
Lecturers:
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Professor Will Edwards, Stephen Williams, Professor Jodie Rummer, Dr Ben Hirsch. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 25 hours lectures
- 7 hours tutorials
- 3 days fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.