Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 240)
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654-204 "Animal Ecology (Lectures and Practical)" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Zoology, Faculty of Science (v4, p240) : Next:654-214 | Prev:606-216
Note: Credit cannot be granted for both 654-204 and 654-214. Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
Credit points: 14.0
Coordinator: Dr R W Day
Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1995: 600-101 Biology); Statistics 619-100
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 52 hours practical work including excursions
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject, students should have an appreciation of:
- the way in which components of environment affect individual organisms' ability to survive and reproduce;
- the way in which populations grow;
- the consequences of environmental effects on individuals and on the distribution and abundance of populations;
- the nature of interactions between species in communities, and how these interactions affect individuals and populations;
- the effect of natural selection on individuals on the dynamics of populations and communities and the flow of energy and nutrients through communities.
In the practical component students should:
- develop an understanding of the ways in which ecological research is carried out;
- gain an appreciation of the importance of field experiments and the role and usefulness of models, including mathematical models, in ecology.
Content:
Individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems. Aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Organisms and the physical environment. Biotic interactions. The practical component will emphasise population and community ecology, experimental approaches to ecology and experimental design and biometry.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination; up to 15 pages of practical and excursion reports; continuous assessment of practical exercises and laboratory problems.
Prescribed texts:
1. Zoology, Faculty of Science (v4, p240) : Next:654-214 | Prev:606-216
2. Zoology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p181) : Next:654-214 | Prev:606-216
Note: Credit cannot be granted for both 654-204 and 654-214. Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
Credit points: 14.0
Coordinator: Dr RW Day.
Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101 or 600-112 Biology); Statistics 619-100.
Contact: 26 lectures (two each week) and 52 hours practical work including excursions
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject, students should have an appreciation of:
- the way in which components of environment affect individual organisms' ability to survive and reproduce;
- the way in which populations grow;
- the consequences of environmental effects on individuals and on the distribution and abundance of populations;
- the nature of interactions between species in communities, and how these interactions affect individuals and populations;
- the effect of natural selection on individuals on the dynamics of populations and communities and the flow of energy and nutrients through communities.
In the practical component students should:
- develop an understanding of the ways in which ecological research is carried out;
- gain an appreciation of the importance of field experiments and the role and usefulness of models, including mathematical models, in ecology.
Content:
Individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems. Aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Organisms and the physical environment. Biotic interactions. The practical component will emphasise population and community ecology, experimental approaches to ecology and experimental design and biometry.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination; up to 15 pages of practical and excursion reports; continuous assessment of practical exercises and laboratory problems.
Prescribed texts:
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2. Zoology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p181) : Next:654-214 | Prev:606-216
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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