env3bpp birds, plants and pollinators
BIRDS, PLANTS AND POLLINATORS
ENV3BPP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Interactions between species are thought to have been critical for generating the diversity of species we see on earth today, but also pose particular challenges for conservation biologists. In this field course, we study animal-plant interactions in the species rich heath lands and forests of the north coast of NSW, with a strong emphasis on pollination by vertebrates. You will design and conduct ecological and behavioural studies of plants and animals in the field. This research will encompass both theoretical topics, such as the adaptation of flowers to particular groups of pollinators, and applied topics, such as the conservation issues associated with maintaining ecological interactions between organisms. In addition, there will be a focus on both developing the ability for you to identify elements of the Australian flora and avifauna, and increasing their exposure to a diversity of field techniques.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRyan Phillips
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesBIO2POS AND (ZOO2FE OR BOT2PDE)
Co-requisitesN/A
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsStudents MUST check details of dates & costs of field trips with the department. This field course incurs additional costs.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Pizzey and Knight Birds of Australia
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGraham Pizzey & Frank Knight
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PublisherGibbon Multimedia
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Mangroves to Mountains: A Field Guide to the Plants of South-east Queensland
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGlenn Leiper et al.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSociety for Growing Australian Native Plants, Logan Branch
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Pollination and Floral Ecology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPat Willmer
Year2011
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PublisherPrinceton University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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