ECOL204 Ecological Methods
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
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| Co-requisites | ECOL203 or ECOL210; or candidature in postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology | |||||||||
| Restrictions | ECOL404; EM331/531 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
ECOL404 - Ecological Methods |
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| Coordinator(s) | Peter Clarke (pclarke1@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
A fundamental skill in ecology is the ability to collect and analyse biological data efficiently and correctly. The correct methods depend on the research question, available resources (equipment, time and money), and the logistic constraints of survey/experimental design. This unit links sampling methods and survey designs for assessing changes along ecological gradients with suitable techniques for data analysis and presentation. Topics: the fundamental requirements (e.g., randomisation, replication) of survey and experimental designs, types of ecological data, commonly-used methods to sample plants and animals, and technical skills for field surveys. How to present and analyse ecological data with a focus on correct interpretation of the results and the limitations of the sampling and analytical methods is also covered. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |