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ENV BIOL 2502 - Ecology II

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4320
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week, plus field trip
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: BIOLOGY 1101 or BIOLOGY 1401 or BIOLOGY 1001 or BIOLOGY 1202
Incompatible: ENV BIOL 2005
Assessment: Practical, field work, exam
Syllabus:

This course introduces the core principles of modern ecology, provides basic skills for the conduction of field studies, and fosters the development of the skills needed for the scientific analysis of ecological systems. The topics are integrated into a conceptual framework that allows students to analyse real situations. Topics include the description and study of biological populations and communities, the factors that determine their properties and dynamics, the patterns and consequences of species diversity, and the biotic and abiotic factors that control the dynamics of ecological systems. Across these topics, the impact of human activities on ecosystem processes is discussed. Case studies are used to illustrate the underlying theory, and the application of the ecological theory to the management of natural resources for use and conservation. The course is relevant for students interested in furthering their understanding of ecological principles, in the management of rangelands, wildlife, fisheries, forests, and human made systems, and in the conservation of natural ecosystems. Details of field trip communicated at start of the course.

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Units
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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4320 Mon 07/08/2023 Wed 16/08/2023 Fri 15/09/2023 Fri 27/10/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22599 LE01 190 63 24 Jul - 11 Sep Monday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
26 Jul - 13 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
4 Oct - 25 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
9 Oct - 23 Oct Monday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20742 PR03 39 1 26 Jul - 26 Jul Wednesday 9am - 12pm Johnson, 111, Computer Suite
9 Aug - 9 Aug Wednesday 9am - 12pm Johnson, 111, Computer Suite
23 Aug - 23 Aug Wednesday 9am - 12pm Johnson, 111, Computer Suite
6 Sep - 6 Sep Wednesday 9am - 12pm Johnson, 111, Computer Suite
4 Oct - 4 Oct Wednesday 9am - 12pm Johnson, 111, Computer Suite
18 Oct - 18 Oct Wednesday 9am - 12pm Johnson, 111, Computer Suite
22600 PR01 60 8 27 Jul - 27 Jul Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
10 Aug - 10 Aug Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
24 Aug - 24 Aug Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
7 Sep - 7 Sep Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
5 Oct - 5 Oct Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
19 Oct - 19 Oct Thursday 2pm - 5pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
22601 PR02 65 28 28 Jul - 28 Jul Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
11 Aug - 11 Aug Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
25 Aug - 25 Aug Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
8 Sep - 8 Sep Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
6 Oct - 6 Oct Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
20 Oct - 20 Oct Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 440, Laboratory
Related Class: Fieldwork
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22056 FL01 190 63 5 Aug - 5 Aug Saturday 9am - 5pm External, External, Off Campus
19 Aug - 19 Aug Saturday 9am - 5pm External, External, Off Campus
2 Sep - 2 Sep Saturday 9am - 5pm External, External, Off Campus
14 Oct - 14 Oct Saturday 9am - 5pm External, External, Off Campus