Overview

This unit introduces you to ecological processes in terrestrial 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 disturbance. Consideration … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Faddrine Jang

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Faddrine Jang

Notes

Food costs during field excursion are indicative and subject to change, based on the field excursion location. Food cost for 3D/2N approximately RM100.

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 ecological 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

1 - Theories-to-applications case studies
2 - Field/virtual based data sampling and analysis report

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Tropical environmental biology