This unit explores the dynamics of ecological systems, and considers the interactions between individual organisms and populations, organisms and the environment, and ecological processes. Lectures are grouped around four dominant themes: Interactions, Evolutionary Ecology, The Nature of Communities, and Conservation and Management. Emphasis is placed throughout on the importance of quantitative methods in ecology, including sound planning and experimental designs, and on the role of ecological science in the conservation, management, exploitation and control of populations. Relevant case studies and examples of ecological processes are drawn from marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems, with plants, animals, fungi and other life forms considered as required. Students will have some opportunity to undertake short term ecological projects, and to take part in discussions of important and emerging ideas in the ecological literature.
Details
Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
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Unit code | BIOL3007 |
Unit name | Ecology |
Session, year
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Semester 2, 2020 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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BIOL3907 |
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Prerequisites
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[12cp of BIOL2XXX] OR [6cp of BIOL2XXX and (MBLG2X72 or GEGE2X01 or GENE2002)] |
Corequisites
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Glenda Wardle, glenda.wardle@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Clare McArthur , clare.mcarthur@sydney.edu.au |
Glenda Wardle, glenda.wardle@sydney.edu.au | |
Peter Banks, peter.banks@sydney.edu.au | |
Dieter Hochuli, dieter.hochuli@sydney.edu.au | |
Administrative staff | Anne Laure Markovina Rhiarn Hoban |