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    Overview

    Putting ecology into practice: approaches in applied ecological science; developing a research programme; sampling and experimental design.

    ECOL 212 is about the application of ecological theory and methods to contemporary issues in society. Many challenges facing human society are fundamentally ecological in nature, such as invasive species, food security, freshwater pollution and public health. In this paper we will examine how we apply ecological methods and theory to deepen our understanding of pressing societal issues and identify management and policy solutions that may be valuable to society.

    ECOL 212 emphasises research in action, and a major component of the paper is a weekend field camp, where you will be introduced to practical scientific skills and will develop a research proposal of your own.

    About this paper

    Paper title Ecological Applications
    Subject Ecology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    ECOL 111 and ECOL 211
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact
    ecology@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Course Co-coordinators: Dr Stephanie Godfrey (Zoology) & Dr Anna Wood (Ecology)
    Course Lecturers: Dr Linn Hoffmann (Botany)
    Dr Travis Ingram (Zoology)
    Prof Tony Harland (Higher Education Development Centre)

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who learn successfully in this paper will:
    • Be able to apply ecological methods and theory to address environmental issues related to sustainability
    • Gain experience in developing logical arguments for decision making
    • Learn concepts and practice of experimental design
    • Extend skills in written and oral communication

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Fieldwork

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Friday 13:00-16:50 37
    Saturday 09:00-16:50 37
    Sunday 09:00-16:50 37

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Friday 14:00-16:50 29-35, 38-42
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