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Applied Ecology (ECOL30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
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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 be able to:
- describe the ways in which ecological principles and knowledge are applied to the management of terrestrial resources and ecosystems;
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to managing terrestrial resources and ecosystems;
- apply scientific principles to analysing conservation problems;
- conduct practical data analysis for ecological management and conservation;
- describe the link between ecological science and management decision making;
- communicate effectively about ecological management to scientific and public audiences.
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: 22 March 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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A short oral presentation (5 minutes per student)
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 10% |
Two practical assignments to be completed during the scheduled tutorials, in weeks 2-3, and 8-9 | From Week 2 to Week 9 | 20% |
One fieldwork report
| Week 11 | 35% |
A take home exam due the first week of examination period
| During the examination period | 35% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators Casey Visintin and Brendan Wintle Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lecture and 1 x three hour tutorial per week (excluding fieldwork excursion) during the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 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 Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Zoology Major Marine Biology Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Forest Science Major Zoology Breadth Track Ecology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024