Key facts
UNE unit code: GEPL541
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit introduces you to biogeography, a key interdisciplinary bridge between biology and geography that addresses the spatial and temporal patterns of biological diversity.
It will encompass the historical and ecological perspectives of biogeography and integrate them with the current biogeographical focus on investigating patterns of variation in nature across physical gradients such as area, latitude, climate, elevation and isolation.
Finally, by drawing upon 'real-world' examples of applied biogeography, you will be introduced to its application in conservation planning at the global, regional and local scales.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand the basic principles that underpin the foundation of biogeography and have an inherent understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns governing the global distribution of biological diversity;
- demonstrate competent knowledge and understanding of the various subdisciplines of biogeography like historical biogeography, ecological biogeography and paleoecology as related to Australasia and the world in general;
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the evolution of biogeography in the modern context in line with new discoveries in the fields of ecology, systematics, genetics and technology;
- demonstrate the capacity to apply and utilise principles of biogeography in the fields of environmental and conservation planning;
- demonstrate the capacity to research and explore additional literature relevant to environmental biogeography; and
- demonstrate an advanced level of scholarly writing as required at the post-graduate level.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assignment | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Written Assignment on a Chosen Endemic Species with a 250-word Abstract No. Words: 4000 |
Take Home Exam | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Timed Moodle Quiz (3 hours) No. Words: 2000 |
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