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 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BIO1011, BIO1022 or BIO1062 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review BIO2810.
Requisites
Before BIO2810
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BIO2810
3 units list BIO2810 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to ecological processes in terrestrial and aquatic 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 theory can be applied in the different settings: urban, agriculture and natural environments. The practical component comprises group field projects in tropical rainforests.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
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 physico-chemical 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
- Two hours of lectures per week and the equivalent of three hours laboratory/field work per week
Where it fits
BIO2810 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yek Sze Huei
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Yek Sze Huei
Common questions
What can I take after BIO2810?
BIO2810 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including BIO3800, BIO3810 and BIO3820.
When is BIO2810 offered?
In 2020, BIO2810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include BIO2810?
BIO2810 is part of Tropical environmental biology.