ANIMAL POPULATION ECOLOGY

ANIMAL POPULATION ECOLOGY
Course Code
ZO 3303
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M Solan

Pre-requisites

BI 2001

Overview

This course deals with the basic ecological theory and mathematical modelling approaches required to study animal population dynamics, especially those populations which have importance for conservation consideration, management and exploitation. The formal tools used to describe population change in continuous and fragmented populations are explored. The complexity of reproductive strategies found in the animal kingdom as well as their implication for harvesting of species are presented.

Structure

Thread II: 6 week course- 2 two-hour lectures per week, 2 one-hour lectures per week, 4 three-hour practicals over 6 weeks.

To pass this course, a pass must be achieved in BOTH the theory exam and the in-course assessment.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination for all candidates (50%) and in-course Assessment (50%)(which comprises four practical reports (40%) and a quiz held in the classroom (10%) An 1 hour exam on in-course material for those candidates who failed this assessment. Oral examination for borderline candidates.

Resit: A resit exam, in the same format as the main exam. This may contain material from both the practical and lecture components of the course.