ENM413 The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology (8)
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This subject comprises of an extended field trip. Students are given the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of ecology in an applied, real-world setting. In addition to repeatability, objectivity and other aspects of study design, students learn the importance of ethical and animal welfare considerations. Students learn how to synthesise information from primary and secondary sources, identify gaps in our current ecological understanding of key areas, and translate these knowledge gaps into a series of testable questions. Students are given opportunities to overcome logistical and conceptual challenges in the field, enhancing their problem solving skills and abilities to work as part of a team. Students completing this subject have the ability to conduct scientific research, situate new knowledge gathered from the field within the context of existing knowledge and communicate their findings to a range of audiences in a professional manner. They also gain an appreciation of how the links between ecology, natural resource management, conservation on and off-park and Indigenous perspectives on land management can inform a broader understanding of the environmental management. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENM413
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Environmental Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Students must be enrolled in a course offered by the Faculty of Science.
Students who have completed ENM310 may not enrol in this subject. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| ENM310 | ENM310
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practice and issues associated with field ecology
- have the ability to develop a sound research proposal, including sourcing background information, preparation for field study, and implementing a research plan
- conduct scientific research and gather data from the field including the collation and analysis of results from the field
- situate new knowledge gathered from the field within the context of existing knowledge and prior studies to communicate their findings in a professional manner
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus is dependent upon the area or bioregion in focus and may change depending on the skills and abilities of the Subject Coordinator. Each student will however:
1. undertake a "desktop" investigation of an area/bioregion in the preparation for, the planning of, and implementation of a field study within that area;
2. employ appropriate research, documentation, evaluation, and reporting methodologies for documenting the success or otherwise of planning, implementing, and reporting on a field study
3. develop a research proposal and implement appropriate research methods to investigate one environmental issue within the region;
4. critically evaluate the concerns, strategies and processes that occurred on their field trip;
5. provide a written report on their scientific study from the field that places the new knowledge found within the context of existing knowledge.
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information. |
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Specialised Resources|
The subject involved a field trip of some length into the Australian environment
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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
