| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | SDEM12-204 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject involves ecological assessment in the field, including empirical data collection, data analysis, and communication of results. The focus is on coastal and marine environments. Ecological assessments undertaken reflect contemporary practices with applicability to practical challenges. Through direct engagement with traditional owners, the subject introduces students to traditional ecological knowledge and compares it with Western science knowledge. The subject is taught as a one-week intensive class on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of ecological survey design.
- Demonstrate understanding of traditional ecological knowledge and contemporary and historical issues that impact traditional owners’ application of this knowledge.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake ecological field surveys effectively and analyse, interpret, and communicate the results obtained.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2024 [Intensive - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- September 2023 [Intensive - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- January 2023 [Intensive - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- September 2022 [Intensive - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- January 2022 [Intensive - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- January 2021 [Intensive - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- January 2020 [Standard - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- September 2019 [Standard - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- January 2019 [Standard - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]
- January 2018 [Standard - Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions]