Subject description

Introduction to ecology - levels of organisation (individual, population, community, ecosystem). Experiments in ecology - their design, analysis and interpretation. Biotic interactions: competition, herbivory, predation, mutualisms. Disturbance, catastrophe and community structure and function. Behavioural ecology: innate vs learned behaviours and their effects on individual fitness, demography and community structure. Factors … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Other
Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

BIOL365 - Marine and Terrestrial Ecology

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Tutors

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hour Lectures, 4 hour tutorial or practical per week

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Gain a broad and coherent understanding of the interconnected nature of ecology and evolutionary biology by synthesising knowledge from a range of sub disciplines, from genomics and molecular ecology through to behavioural ecology and ecosystem science
2.
Gain an in depth understanding of the methodologies employed in the disciplines of ecology and evolutionary biology, including the role of theory, observational study, comparative analysis and experimental research
3.
Demonstrate preparedness for the workplace by identifying and understanding contemporary issues in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology and the importance of these fields for managing biodiversity in a changing world
4.
Develop high-level skills in the observation and study of ecological and evolutionary processes, and skills in formulating evidence-based arguments
5.
Communicate concepts, research ideas and findings in the disciplines of ecology and evolutionary biology through diverse modes of presentation
6.
Develop research proposals and reviews on contemporary topics and problems in ecology and evolutionary biology

Assessment details

Lab Quizzes
Grant Proposal
Elevator Pitch
Seminar
Review of an Academic Seminar
Research Plan

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

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