Hobart
Introduction
This unit is all about the study of how ecosystems function, which gives it great relevance from scientific and management perspectives. We will examine the processes that operate in terrestrial and aquatic communities and ecosystems from both a theoretical and practical point of view. The lecture course gives a thorough theoretical background into community and ecosystem-level processes and examines the most modern ideas concerning the importance of such factors as biodiversity and climate change in maintaining healthy, functioning ecosystems. The practical component, which is largely based in the field, teaches methods of sampling, manipulating, experimenting on and analysing community and ecosystem processes.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Ecology of Ecosystems |
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| Unit code | KPZ307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Plant Science|Zoology |
| Coordinator | A/Prof. Mark Hovenden |
| Teaching staff | A/Prof. Leon Barmuta |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KPZ211
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 X 2-hour lecture weekly and 1 x 4-hour practical weekly, two full-day field trips |
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| Assessment | Major assignment (40%), minor assignment (10%), final exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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