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Fundamentals of Ecology

BS5460 - Fundamentals of Ecology

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.

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[Anti-requisite] AG2006 BZ2880 BZ5440 BZ5880 BZ2440 MB2060 BS5460

[Anti-requisite] AG2006 BZ2880 BZ5440 BZ5880 BZ2440 MB2060 BS5460 Offerings: All

[Pre-requisite] 6 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 OR 2 BZ/BS OR EV SUBJECTS

[Pre-requisite] 6 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 OR 2 BZ/BS OR EV SUBJECTS Offerings: All

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. Students should have the ability to use R for data analysis or have done the JCU R Bootcamp, which can be found on LearnJCU under Organisations, in the CSE 'Refresh' folder.

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. Students should have the ability to use R for data analysis or have done the JCU R Bootcamp, which can be found on LearnJCU under Organisations, in the CSE 'Refresh' folder. Offerings: All

BS2460 - Fundamentals of Ecology

Appreciation of the relationship between ecological theory and conservation and management of natural populations and communities