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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.