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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture

791-110 Australian Ecosystems I

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Dr S Hamilton

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

4 hours per week

Objectives:

This subject is designed to enable the student to:

  • understand and to make basic interpretations of the biotic and abiotic factors that affect species distribution and ecosystem function using a system approach;

  • provide knowledge of the common vegetation types of Victoria;

  • understand the ecological interaction between organisms;

  • understand the dynamics of animal and plant populations, and to utilise this knowledge in the survey or animal and plant species;

  • understand the concepts of conservation and resource utilisation.

Content:

The impact to topography, climate and populations on ecosystem structure and function; the vegetation types of Victoria; species interactions; population dynamics; plant and animal survey techniques; sustainability and conservation issues.

Assessment:

Two hour examination (35%); three assignments of 1000, 1500 and 2000 words (10%, 15%, 25%); presentation (15%).
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