Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Learning outcomes
Students who graduate from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes. |
| 2 | Integrate a deep knowledge of principles and concepts in ecology and evolutionary biology across subdisciplines and recognise the interdisciplinary connections with other biological sciences. |
| 3 | Source, collate, and critically interpret ecological and evolutionary literature relevant to their investigations. |
| 4 | Select and use appropriate statistical tools and concepts to analyse and critically interpret ecological and evolutionary data. |
| 5 | Communicate 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. |
| 6 | Describe and explain the meaning of ecological and evolutionary experimental results within the context of the current scientific literature. |
| 7 | Design, plan and carry out an experiment in ecology and evolution, including generating testable hypotheses and communicate research plans and findings in presentations. |
| 8 | Address authentic problems in ecology and evolutionary biology, working professionally and ethically within collaborative interdisciplinary teams. |
| 9 | Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in ecology and evolution from multiple ethical perspectives and across social and cultural contexts. |