ENVL 2008 Australian Ecosystems: Threats and Solutions
Credit Points 10
Coordinator Kristine Crous Opens in new window
Description Australian ecosystems are home to a unique and diverse set of plants and animals. This diversity underpins healthy functioning and resilience of our ecosystems, yet is under threat from habitat degradation, pollution, invasive species and climate change. In this subject you will be introduced to different Australian vegetation communities and explore interactions with soil, animals and climate. You will learn how environmental threats and disturbances affect Australian ecosystems and be introduced to the principles of ecosystem conservation and policy. Practicals include a mix of field- and lab-based activities to develop job-ready skills such as surveying and identifying ecological communities.
School Science
Discipline Environmental Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1500 words or equivalent | 40 | N | Individual |
| Presentation | 15 minutes | 30 | N | Group |
| Poster | 500 words or equivalent | 30 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- From assessing to conserving biodiversity : conceptual and practical challenges, E. Casetta ed. Springer, 2019 ISBN : 3030109909
Teaching Periods