Overview

This unit introduces you to the tropical environments of Southeast Asia from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to lowland rain forests and mountains. It explores the flora, fauna, climate, biogeography and ecosystems of the region. A comparison is made with the Australian environment and other ecosystems of the world. Human … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Holly Barclay

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Holly Barclay

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

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

Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in the Southeast Asian region;

2.

Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of ecosystems and flora and fauna in SE Asia in comparison with other regions of the world;

3.

Demonstrate understanding of the importance of weather, climate, geology, biogeography, nutrient cycles, community interactions, on the ecology of SE Asian plants and animals;

4.

Demonstrate understanding of conservation issues in SE Asia, in particular with respect to human impacts;

5.

Access and critically analyse sources of scientific information;

6.

Exhibit scientific writing skills.

Teaching approach

Professional placement
Field trips
Work-integrated learning
Online learning
Active learning

Assessment

1 - Assignment 1 (Essay on an environmental topic)
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Assignment 2 - Field trip report
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Availability in areas of study

Tropical environmental biology