agr3rah restoration of aqua habitat
RESTORATION OF AQUATIC HABITAT
AGR3RAH
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students of this subject will explore theory and practice in restoration ecology applied to a range of selected landscapes and riverscapes/riparian zones. Students will explore concepts in restoration ecology, including the processes that shape landscapes and restoration, restoration thresholds, biodiversity, community assembly rules, exotic species, inter- and intra-specific interactions, and ethical and social issues. Students will undertake a critical review of a selected restoration project, assessing the case study against a set of criteria considered best practice in restoration ecology.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and explain the basic principles, theories and current practices and issues in restoration ecology
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used for students to gain knowledge in restoration principles and techniques. Group discussion of issues will take place in workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Describe and explain the key approaches to manage and restore vegetation and implement river restoration
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used for students to gain knowledge in restoration management and techniques. Group discussion of issues and analysis of case studies will take place in workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
03. Apply skills in the observation and recording of field and laboratory data
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used for students to gain knowledge in restoration principles and techniques. Methods of data collection will be undertaken in the field as well as in the laboratory. Group discussion of issues and analysis of case studies will take place in workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Apply appropriate theory and techniques of restoration ecology in a range of environmental contexts with reference to ethical and social issues
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used for students to gain knowledge in restoration principles and techniques. Group discussion of issues and analysis of case studies will take place in workshop sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Use specialist terminology appropriately and present outputs in a format suitable for a professional audience using academic conventions
- Activities:
- Students will present reports and plans of aquatic restoration using appropriate language. These reports and plans will be completed and critiqued in small groups.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Epping, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Case study (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial Reports (5 small reports 200 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |