Insect Ecology and Behaviour unit (KLA611)

Hobart

Introduction

You will explore five contemporary entomological research areas in depth that have broad application to industry and society. These are reproduction, pollination, predation, herbivory and global insect declines. In each of these areas, you will examine evidence for and against current hypotheses and explore this research's application to applied areas such as sustainable pest management and crop production.  In addition, you will undertake small group-based research assignments. This will develop your skills in planning, implementing, analyzing and communicating scientific experiments, as well as thinking critically about broader scientific literature.

Summary

Unit name	Insect Ecology and Behaviour
Unit code	KLA611
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline	Agriculture and Food Systems
Coordinator	Doctor Jonathan Finch
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyze and evaluate contemporary issues in entomology
• Design and analyze experiments and collect data to test scientific hypotheses in entomology
• Communicate your research to a scientific audience in writing

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
050101	$578.00	$578.00	not applicable	$3,221.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
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Teaching

Assessment	Scientific report (30%)|Term Project: Final Report (30%)|Final Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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