BIOEB303-19A (HAM)
Terrestrial Ecology
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
Andrew Barnes
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F.G.16B
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Lecturer(s)
Kiri Wallace
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F.G.10A
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kiri.wallace@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Terrestrial ecology is the study of how organisms on land interact each other and the environment. Terrestrial ecosystems vary dramatically around the globe; ranging from arid desserts to tropical rainforests, a combination of biotic and abiotic factors govern the structure and performance of ecological communities. This paper explores a number of major concepts in ecology, from how communities are locally structured to global patterns in species diversity. It also covers how ecological theory informs the conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems using both international and New Zealand examples.
Paper Structure
This paper includes 20 lectures (Tue and Wed) and 4 practicals (1 two-day field trip and 3 lab sessions on Mondays). Assessment is by two short lab reports, one larger research report, two one-hour tests, and a final exam.
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Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Smith, T.M., Smith, R.L. (2015) Elements of Ecology, 9th Edition. Pearson Education Ltd.
Recommended Readings
Sibly, R.M., Brown, J.H. & Kodric‐Brown, A. (2012) Metabolic Ecology: A Scaling Approach. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK.
Online Support
This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access pdfs of lecture notes and powerpoints, lecture recordings, and reading material. There are also discussion forums where you can both ask and answer questions.
PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisites: BIOEB202 or BIOL212 or New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: BIOL312