- Course Code
- KL 157R
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Middleton
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course cannot be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with BI 1508
Overview
The following topics are covered by the course: biodiversity, conservation, population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, the causes and consequences of global environmental change, waste management and recycling, pollution problems associated with the mining and extraction industries, causes and consequences of acid deposition, and agriculture and the environment (including genetically modified organisms). The environmental topics are based on a foundational understanding of biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem functioning which are provided during the course. The course also considers the policies, legislation and practical management options that are being used in an attempt to deal with environmental problems.
Structure
This course will be delivered independently through WebCT, but students will be given the option of attending the 4 one-hour lectures per week and the 6 three-hour laboratories every other week on campus. For those students unable to attend on campus an intensive practical weekend will be provided.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour MCQ examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).
Resit: A resit examination, in the same format as the main examination. This may contain material from both the practical and lecture components of the course.