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Applied Ecology (ECOL30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Applied Ecology is the science of understanding and managing ecosystems. The subject describes and evaluates the applications of ecological concepts for the conservation and management of natural and human-altered ecosystems. In particular, it identifies the implications of global and local changes for ecosystems, communities and individual species, especially within the Australian environment. It examines approaches to management and conservation of terrestrial resources and ecosystems, the control of pest species, and restoration of modified habitats.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should understand the ways in which ecological principles and knowledge are applied to the management of terrestrial resources and ecosystems. Students should appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
Generic skills
- This subject builds upon existing generic scientific skills, and helps students develop their abilities to apply scientific principles to conservation problems, enhance their skills in data interpretation, and better understand the link between ecological science and management decision making. Students also learn how to access information from the primary scientific literature, through both electronic and traditional sources. The tutorial component of this subject teaches students practical skills in data analysis for management and conservation, and presentation skills for speaking to scientific and public audiences.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering applications for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005) and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, this subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in tutorial, workshop and excursion activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- a short oral presentation between weeks 4-6 (10% - 5 minutes per student);
- two prac assignments to be completed during the scheduled tutorials, in weeks 2-3, and 8-9 (20%);
- one fieldwork report, due week 11 (35% - 2000 words);
- a take home exam due the first week of examination period (35% - 2000 words);
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators Brendan Wintle and Casey Visintin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; and 22 hours tutorials (excluding fieldwork excursion) during the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Zoology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Marine Biology Major Zoology Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Environmental Science Major Forest Science Major Environmental Science Breadth Track Ecology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024