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Ecology

Undergraduate | RMI-SCB305 | 2020

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Weigh up factors that impact ecosystems, such as fire, invasion and population. Compare different ecological communities with one another. Complete this subject with an understanding of the techniques used when taking ecological samples in the field.

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Ecology

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. outline the key structural and energy flows in a variety of ecosystems;
    2. explain the concepts of succession and dynamism in ecosystems;
    3. explain the principles and examples of how population dynamics interact with management of reserves;
    4. outline the main factors affecting ecosystems (fire, invasions, competition) and their management;
    5. investigate unknown ecosystems for these flows, both qualitatively and quantitatively choose and use appropriate methods to sample terrestrial and aquatic habitats for their main flora and fauna, populations and environmental quality;
    6. Choose and use appropriate methods to sample terrestrial and aquatic habitats for their main flora and fauna, populations and environmental quality.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

  • RMI-SCB300-Plant Diversity (no longer available)

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)

Additional requirements

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

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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