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A discussion of major concepts in community and ecosystems ecology in the context of anthropogenic changes to the environment and pressure from invasive exotic species.
Note: There are compulsory day field trips. Day Field Trips to be held: 22 - 25 April 2010.The general aim of the course is to discuss major concepts in community and ecosystems ecology in the context of anthropogenic changes to the environment and pressure from invasive exotic species. The central focus will be on the interactions of organisms with their physical and biotic environment, and the ways in which ecological principles can be used to predict responses to global change and to maintain biosecurity. Global change phenomena are often dealt with as independent problems or special cases. We will highlight the interdependence of these threats, and explain their effects on organisms using general ecological principles. We will also discuss biosecurity issues in the broad sense, including how to maintain the integrity of our ecosystems, maintain food supply, etc.
(1) BIOL270 or FORE202; (2) BIOL209 or FORE222/FORE224
*Two Labs in Term 2 - Week 7 and 8 after Easter 2010*
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
There is no required text. During the course you will be directed to various books andscientific papers, some of which are provided as booklets of readings by the lecturer.
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Domestic fee $1,449.00
International fee $6,900.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .