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Learning outcomes

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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On successful completion of a major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes
2Integrate a deep knowledge of principles and concepts in ecology and evolutionary biology across subdisciplines and recognise the interdisciplinary connections with other biological sciences
3Source, collate, and critically interpret ecological and evolutionary literature relevant to their investigations
4Select and use appropriate statistical tools and concepts to analyse and critically interpret ecological and evolutionary data
5Communicate concepts and findings in ecology and evolutionary biology through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audience, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique
6Describe and explain the meaning of ecological and evolutionary experimental results within the context of the current scientific literature
7Design, plan and carry out an experiment in ecology and evolution, including generating testable hypotheses and communicate research plans and findings in presentations
8Address authentic problems in ecology and evolutionary biology, working professionally and ethically within collaborative interdisciplinary teams
9Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in ecology and evolution from multiple ethical perspectives and across social and cultural contexts