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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
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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 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; and
- communicate effectively about ecological management to scientific and public audiences.
Generic skills
This subject builds upon existing generic scientific skills, including:
- the ability to apply scientific principles to conservation problems;
- data interpretation, and better understanding the link between ecological science and management decision making;
- how to access information from the primary scientific literature, through both electronic and traditional sources;
- 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
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL20001 | Evolution: Making Sense Of Life | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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
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 Brendan Wintle and Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and 1 x three hour tutorial per week (excluding fieldwork excursion) during the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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 Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Marine Biology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Zoology Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation 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 (Production)
- 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