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121-031 Ecological Biogeography (Theory) | |
Note | Formerly available as 121-339. Students who have completed 121-339 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Credit cannot be obtained for both this subject and 121-030 Ecological Biogeography or former Faculty of Arts subjects 121-340 Principles of Ecological Biogeography or 121-341 Techniques in Ecological Biogeography. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Prof Neal Enright |
Prerequisites | Any one of the following: 121-213/313 Plants, People and Changing Environments, 121-025 Biodiversity, 606-204 Plant Ecology, 654-204 Animal Ecology or equivalent as approved by the subject coordinator. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two lectures and a seminar per week |
Subject Description | In this subject students explore the ecological significance of modern concepts of succession and climax as they apply to plant communities; the theory of palaeo-ecology and the impact that climate and humans have had on biogeographic patterns over long periods of time; and the interactions between plant, animal, and soil systems in the context of ecosystem functioning and how these relate to ecosystem restoration. On completion of the subject students should be able to identify how major environmental factors, operating on different spatial and temporal scales, influence the properties and pattern of communities and populations. |
Assessment | A 2-hour examination, a research essay of 2000 words, and seminar work. Students must attend a minimum of 80% of the seminars to be eligible to pass the subject. |
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