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SCB3201 Studies in Ecology
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCB2423 Plant Diversity
or
SCB2424 Animal Diversity
 
Description:

The major ecological principles and techniques and their application in the field will be covered. The unit uses a problem-solving approach, set in a local context, as the framework for investigating patterns of distribution and abundance of organisms and the relationship to their biotic and abiotic surroundings. The application of these concepts and techniques to Australian ecosystems is a particular focus.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y18Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
K57Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Wildlife Biology)
Y39Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
MAAAFYBiological Sciences Major
MAAAGMConservation Biology Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013