Ecology

On successful completion of the course:

KnowledgeThe student should have knowledge and understanding of:

• key ecological processes
• the interactions between organisms and their environment
• key environmental and ecological issues facing society

SkillsThe student should be able to:

• demonstrate competence in a range of basic methods used for ecological research (field work and data analysis)
• Give a short oral presentation about ecological topics

General CompetenceThe student should:

• have developed an appreciation of the modern scope of scientific inquiry in the field of ecology
• be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and challenges regarding the field of ecology - both in writing and orally
• demonstrate awareness of human interactions with natural populations and eco-systems, including habitat modification, pollution, exploitation and conservation