Course overview
This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to actively participate in informed debate about environmental problems, and their potential solutions. By providing students with the theory, as well as practical opportunities to learn about the ‘scientific method’ in the lab and field, they will develop a deeper understanding of ecological issues such as climate change, water management, environmental degradation, and the biodiversity crisis. By participating in data collection, analyses and interpretation, learners will begin to develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and science communication skills essential for understanding and solving the key ecological issues of the day.
- Australian Marine Ecosystems
- Solutions To ecological issues: The Tasks, The Challenges and the Opportunities
- Climate Change and the Anthropocene
- Australian Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Australian Freshwater Ecosystems
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate information on the relationship between humans and the environment
- Build knowledge and explore the scientific and socio-ecological bases for current ecological issues, and their potential solutions, in an Australian and global context
- Apply the principles of the scientific method to collect, analyse and interpret ecological data
- Present and interpret experimental results in a written form that aligns with conventions for scientific reports
- Discuss scientific matters of current international interest in an informed manner in assessment pieces
- Develop skills in collaboration and teamwork during group tasks and assignments
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 67332
Section PR01
Size 70
Available 62
Notes:
Class number 63211
Section FR01
Size 70
Available 62
Class number 63199
Section TU01
Size 70
Available 62
Class number 64955
Section WS02
Size 35
Available 32
Class number 64956
Section WS01
Size 35
Available 30
Group 2
Class number 67331
Section PR02
Size 70
Available 66
Notes:
Class number 64947
Section WS04
Size 35
Available 34
Class number 64954
Section WS03
Size 35
Available 32
Class number 63198
Section TU02
Size 70
Available 66
Class number 63213
Section FR02
Size 70
Available 66
Group 3
Class number 67330
Section PR03
Size 70
Available 69
Notes:
Class number 64945
Section WS06
Size 35
Available 34
Class number 64946
Section WS05
Size 35
Available 35
Class number 63197
Section TU03
Size 70
Available 69
Class number 63212
Section FR03
Size 70
Available 69
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