BIOL425-17S1 (C) Semester One 2017

Freshwater Ecology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 February 2017
End Date: Sunday, 25 June 2017
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 5 March 2017
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 21 May 2017

Description

Aims to develop students as professional freshwater ecologists. Students will advance their knowledge of current issues and approaches in freshwater ecology, particularly the concepts that underpin understanding of freshwater ecosystems and the application of research to management and conservation issues in New Zealand. Has a focus on the skills needed by professionals working in freshwater-related areas of research, consultancy and management.

Recommended preparatory course(s): BIOL375

Learning Outcomes

  • As a student in this course, I will develop the ability to:
  • Acquire an in-depth appreciation of important concepts in freshwater ecology;
  • Develop a sophisticated understanding of the processes that control the structure and functioning of freshwater ecosystems at a variety of scales ranging from individuals to ecosystems and landscapes, and including the role(s) of abiotic factors and processes;
  • Know how to apply ecological knowledge to solve problems in freshwater ecosystems, including their rehabilitation, restoration and conservation;
  • Display a high level of critical thinking including critique and synthesis of freshwater ecology research, development of hypotheses, research objectives and methodologies, and integration of theory and applications;
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the ecological research process;
  • Develop a high level of communication skills appropriate for a number of audiences, including oral presentation, report writing/critique, and research proposal development;
  • Acquire an understanding of professional practice in freshwater ecology including knowledge of the roles of scientists, consultants, and managers, and the end-user groups that these professionals work with.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Restrictions

BIOL472

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Field trip practical skills test 10%
Final Exam 52%
Online forum 8%
Trend/Frontiers article 30%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $993.00

* 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 .

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