James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
BS2460 - Fundamentals of Ecology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | 6 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 OR 2 BZ/BS OR EV SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- This subject is an introduction to key ecological concepts. General themes will be illustrated using local and global examples from terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ecological processes that drive the evolution and maintenance of biodiversity, and how this relates to current conservation efforts. Tutorial and practical sessions will centre on fieldtrips that emphasise the practical aspects of collecting quantitative field data to address ecological questions.
Learning Outcomes
- ability to critically assess ecological hypotheses
- appreciation of the relationship between ecological theory and conservation and management of natural populations and communities
- be familiar with key concepts in population and community ecology
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
- Invigilated > Tutorial attendance and participation - (20%)
- Lecture exams - (20%)
- Field trip assessment - (20%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Special Assessment Requirements
Students enrolled in the Environmental Engineering course will attend additional tutorials
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of level 1 biology or environmental science and are also recommended to have completed some introductory statistics prior to enrolling
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: AG2006 BZ2880 BZ5440 BZ5880 BZ2440 MB2060 BS5460
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Stephen Williams |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Neil Hutchinson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal (not available in 2020) Usually available in odd-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020 |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Lucas Cernusak |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Neil Hutchinson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Stephen Williams Professor Lin Schwarzkopf Assoc. Professor Lucas Cernusak Assoc. Professor Mia Hoogenboom DR Neil Hutchinson DR Ben Hirsch Professor Michael Kingsford |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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