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 Faddrine Jang
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Faddrine Jang
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
Online learning
Field trips
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Assignment 1 (Essay on an environmental topic)
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Assignment 2 - Field trip report
4 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)
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Availability in areas of study
Tropical environmental biology