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BS5460 - 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

critically assess ecological hypotheses;
describe and critically evaluate the relationships between ecological theory, conservation and management of natural populations and communities in written and/or verbal formats;
correctly describe and explain 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 an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience. Relevant disciplines include: biology (marine biology, zoology, or aquaculture), environmental science or environmental management .
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	AG2006 BZ2880 BZ5440 BZ5880 BZ2440 BS2460 MB2060 BZ2460

Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal
Census Date 24-Aug-2023
Coordinator:	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

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal
Census Date 24-Aug-2023
Coordinator:	Dr Ben Hirsch
Lecturers:	<Person not found>, Professor Michael Kingsford, Assoc. Professor Mia Hoogenboom, Dr Neil Hutchinson, Dr Ben Hirsch, Professor Lin Schwarzkopf.
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