Overview
Putting ecology into practice: approaches in applied ecological science; developing a research programme; sampling and experimental design.
ECOL212 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.
ECOL212 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 | Ecology in the Real World |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ecology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| 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-coordinator: Dr Stephanie Godfrey (Zoology)
Course Lecturers:
- Dr Linn Hoffmann (Botany)
- Associate Professor Tina Summerfield (Botany)
- Dr Kunle Adebowale (Ecology)
- 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
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 | Ecology in the Real World |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ecology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| 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-coordinator: Associate Professor Stephanie Godfrey (Zoology)
Course Lecturers:
Associate Professor Linn Hoffmann (Botany)
Associate Professor Tina Summerfield (Botany)
Dr Teresa Konlechner (Geography)
Dr Kunle Adebowale (Ecology)- 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.