Ecology

• • Basic ecological principles - ecosystem level; energy flow; productivity; nutrient cycling; community structure; comparing communities
  • Basic ecological principles - population level; population sizes and distributions; survey design; population dynamics; management of reserves
  • Habitat ecology; sampling techniques for plants and animals in freshwater; marine and terrestrial habitats; environmental quality
  • Environment management techniques and problems; control of vegetation; fire ecology; design of reserves; revegetation; pest control; land planning

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• RMI-SCB302 (Not currently available)

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• RMI-SCB300-Plant Diversity
• RMI-SCB301-Animal Diversity
• RMI-SCB120-Plant Structure and Function
• RMI-SCB130-Animal Structure and Function

Additional requirements

• Attendance requirements - Practicals - 5 full-day mandatory on-campus practicals in Melbourne.

This subject covers ecological sampling and ecology, including practical skills in ecological sampling techniques and their application to the study of ecological systems and environmental pollution. This subject trains students in the utilisation of ecological sampling techniques in the field to solve applied ecological problems and in preparing critical scientific reports.

• Assignments (60%)
• Invigilated Exam (40%)

Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22