Overview

Ecology is a branch of Science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss the interactions between organisms and their environments, and the consequences of these interactions in natural populations, communities, and ecosystems.
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
2.
Evaluate scientific hypotheses describing the evolutionary processes that have led to the modern traits of plants, animals, and other organisms
  • Scholars
3.
Apply the methods of scientific inquiry, including the search and retrieval of scientific information, the formulation of scientific hypotheses, the design and conduct of experiments, and the analysis and interpretation of data with respect to ecological enquiry
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
4.
Use the fundamental tools and knowledge of mathematics and the physical sciences needed for studying and understanding biological, ecological and environmental phenomena
  • Scholars
5.
Be able to explain how changes in the environment can alter species interactions and lead to ecosystem change
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
6.
Recognise the scope of biological diversity and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms
  • Scholars
7.
Describe the principles and mechanisms of evolution at the molecular, and organisimal levels, and the role of evolution as the central unifying concept in ecology
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Environmental Management - BEnvMgmt3965 - Environmental Management

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 78 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Honours

For information about Honours in Ecology see the Ecology Honours plan or contact the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES).

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