Mid-semester invigilated test, in person

Seminar presentation in person, slides to be uploaded

This subject provides an introduction to the formulation, analysis, application, and critical evaluation of ecological models. Lectures examine how models connect particular ideas about how ecological systems work to fundamental concepts in ecological theory, and on critically evaluating how analyses of model ecological systems can inform our understanding of real ecological systems. Practicals emphasize applying ecological models to solve problems in biodiversity conservation and management. Topics covered include population dynamics and extinction risk; ecological stability and resilience; fisheries modelling; dispersal, connectivity, and marine reserves; species interactions; biodiversity; and trophic dynamics. This subject is appropriate for empirically-oriented students seeking a better understanding of the relevance of ecological modelling for their field and laboratory research, as well as for students interested in postgraduate work in ecological modelling.

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[Anti-requisite] MB3260, MB3269, MB5260 Offerings: All

It would be advantageous for students to have a basic understanding of ECOLOGY and MATH. (BS5460 or BS2460) and any university math or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience.

It would be advantageous for students to have a basic understanding of ECOLOGY and MATH. (BS5460 or BS2460) and any university math or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience. Offerings: All

106904 Master of Science, 53911 Graduate Certificate of Science, 115510 Bachelor of Advanced Science, 105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 115804 Master of Science (Professional), 119504 Master of Marine Biology

106904 Master of Science, 53911 Graduate Certificate of Science, 115510 Bachelor of Advanced Science, 105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 115804 Master of Science (Professional), 119504 Master of Marine Biology Offerings: All

BS5260 - Modelling Ecological Dynamics

Modelling Ecological Dynamics

Analyse ecological models, in order to determine how fundamental concepts in ecological theory arise from particular sets of assumptions about how ecological systems work

Formulate ecological models, by integrating information about ecological processes that occur on multiple scales

Critically evaluate the robustness of ecological concepts to the simplifying assumptions from which they have been derived

Apply the techniques of ecological modelling to solve problems in conservation and management

Critically evaluate how the formulation and analysis of model ecological systems informs our understanding of real ecological systems in nature