bio2eco ecology
ECOLOGY
BIO2ECO
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, we will study environmental factors and their effects on organisms; key topics are: evolution and adaptation, properties of populations as well as interactions between organisms, including competition and predator-prey relationships. These concepts will be further illustrated with recently published research work in ecology and relevant video programs. The practical component will re-enforce some of the lecture material and introduce a number of ecological techniques. In addition, practicals will be used to illustrate the diversity of organisms in freshwater, terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites OED1RAL or BIO1CO or approval of unit coordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Ecology: An Australian Perspective (2nd edn) | Prescribed | Attiwill,P. & Wilson, B.(2006) | MELBOURNE: OXFORD |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"An average of 5 hours per week per semester"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"An average of 5 hours per week per semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exam (2 hour) | 50 | |
| Oral presentation (10 mins + 5 mins discussion) | 20 | |
| Poster | 5 | |
| Written practical reports (average 500 words each) (5 x 5%) | Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 70% of time allotted to practical classes. | 25 |