Overview

This unit introduces you to ecological processes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. You will gain an understanding of how populations of animals and plants survive and interact in their environments. The unit covers fundamental ecological theories and concepts such as biodiversity, population growth, predation, competition, succession, mutualism, nutrient cycling and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Yek Sze Huei

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Yek Sze Huei

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Summarise your knowledge of the diversity of Earth’s ecosystems and how they function;

2.

Describe ecological applications and processes relating to a range of terrestrial environments;

3.

Undertake sampling programs to collect physico-chemical data in order to identify and survey the flora and fauna of different tropical habitats;

4.

Manage, analyse and critically evaluate scientific data collected in the field;

5.

Communicate your findings effectively in the form of written scientific reports;

6.

Work collaboratively and effectively in teams in field environments

Assessment summary

Field Project Review and Design: 50%
Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Tropical environmental biology