BIO2810 Introduction to ecological applications
Faculty of Science
BIO2810 Introduction to ecological applications is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BIO1011 or BIO1022 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before BIO2810
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BIO2810
3 units list BIO2810 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. You will gain an understanding of how populations of animals and plants survive and interact in their environments. The unit covers fundamental ecological theories and concepts such as biodiversity, population growth, predation, competition, succession, mutualism, nutrient cycling and disturbance. Consideration will be given to how many of these processes operate differently between different environments. You will learn how ecological theories can then be applied in the different environmental conditions: urban, agriculture and/or natural environments. The practical component comprises experimental design and data sampling in the actual/virtual field excursion.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Theories-to-applications case studiesProject80%
- Quiz/TestQuiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Summarise your knowledge of the diversity of Earth’s ecosystems and how they function;
- 2
Describe ecological applications and processes relating to a range of terrestrial environments;
- 3
Undertake sampling programs to collect ecological data in order to identify and survey the flora and fauna of different tropical habitats;
- 4
Manage, analyse and critically evaluate scientific data collected in the field;
- 5
Communicate your findings effectively in the form of written scientific reports;
- 6
Work collaboratively and effectively in teams in field environments
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
One-hour tutorial;
One full-day field trip and
10-11 hours of independent study per week.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Faddrine Jang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Faddrine Jang