Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA333

2010  KGA333  Forest Ecosystems

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA333 L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Introduces the ecology and evolutionary history of Tasmania's native forests in relation to the present distribution of vegetation. Principles of forest ecology and processes which sustain plant and animal interactions within forest environments are discussed. Practical implications for forest and reserve management are presented through comparative sampling and analysis of forest environments, species diversity and biological productivity in selected native forests and plantations. Ecosystem processes which contribute to the dynamics of forests are examined eg regeneration and ageing, succession and response to disturbance.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr final exam (60%), 2,000 word field project report (20%), 2 x 1,000 word practical assignments (10% each)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hrs lectures weekly, 4x2 hrs practical workshops and 3x1 days of field practicals in rural Tasmania

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% Level 200 units in Geography and Environmental Studies (KGA) or Plant Science (KPA) or permission of the Degree Coordinator
M.Excl	KGA233

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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