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 211-021 Ecology (Geomatics Course)

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Mr P O'Shaughnessy (Forestry)

Semester

2

Contact

A course of 12 lectures and 24 hours of practical work (including some excursions) throughout one semester

Objectives

By completion of the subject the student should:

  • be able to identify the major vegetation types in Victoria;
  • understand the important factors affecting their distribution;
  • be able to identify many of the more important genera and species of native plant.

Content

A systematic study of Victorian vegetation types (such as forest, grassland) including identification of some of the more important plants species in Victoria. Environmental factors and their relation to the structure and distribution of vegetation in Australia and, in particular, in Victoria. Soil properties; nature of the soil profile; soil erosion and soil salinity.

Assessment

One 90 minute theory paper, a practical exam and assessed excursion and practical work reports.

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