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Science, Engineering and Technology

KPZ163

Enrolment
Unit Code
Unit Title
KPA161 Biology of Plants
KPZ163 Ecology
KPZ164 Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution

2012  KPZ163  Ecology

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter
KPZ163 H

Key Semester Dates
Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date
Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012

*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
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DESCRIPTION

A series of lectures and associated practicals introduces fundamental concepts in experimental design, animal and plant ecology and in behavioural and evolutionary ecology. A strong emphasis is placed on developing skills in practical ecology and scientific writing. Students are expected to participate in some group activities. The School provides special notes.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (50%), practical and written assessment (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3 lectures and 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks), some practicals taught as tutorials

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
About Flexible Study Options

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.

REQUISITE INFO
M.Excl KPA151, KZA150, KZA101, KZA105, KPZ101, KPZ160, KPZ161, KPZ165

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Dr E Wapstra (Coordinator), Prof E Cameron, Dr J O'Reilly, Dr Greg Jordan

FEES
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KEY

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.

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