LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
ENV3LEC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Landscape ecology is the science of studying the relationships between ecological processes in the environment and how these affect plants and animals. Landscapes are large areas characterized by interacting patches or ecosystems, ranging from natural terrestrial and aquatic systems to human-dominated environments. Key research topics in landscape ecology include ecological flows, land use, relating landscape pattern analysis with ecological processes and landscape conservation. Importantly, it contributes significantly to conservation and restoration. Students are introduced to the main concepts of landscape ecology: landscape structure, function and change. The practical implications are introduced, encompassing nature conservation and habitat restoration in fragmented landscapes. Practical work provides an opportunity to gain experience in a range of skills including data collection, collation and analysis of data, interpretation of findings, and preparation of scientific reports. Practicals include observational studies, field data collection and data analysis and a field trip to assess land uses across a broad landscape.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: John Morgan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 100
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Morgan
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 37 - 37
One 8.00 hours field trip other recurrence on weekends during the day from week 37 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Exam (2 hrs, short essay questions) (2000 work equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO5 |
Assignment 1: based on practicals in weeks 2-3 (700-word equivalent)Written feedback on performance (both rubric and comments); prac report 1 will have detailed feedback to ensure prac report 2 can be written with enhanced understanding of requirements | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2: based on practicals in weeks 4-5 (700 word equivalent)Written feedback on performance (both rubric and comments) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Group presentation (10-mins) based on field trip, topic: land use (approx. 3 mins per student) (350 words)Draft presentations will be checked prior to submission and oral feedback provided on scope, content and interpretation. Written feedback on content (rubric and comment) will be provided. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO3 |
Synopsis of scientific papers relating to landscape structure, function and change (x5) (750 words)Written feedback (rubric and comments) provided on intellectual ideas presented in report, as well as scientific writing capability. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO4 |