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.
| Paper title | Ecological Applications |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ECOL212 |
| Subject | Ecology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| 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-ordinator:Dr Stephanie Godfrey (Zoology)
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
