NSCI3107 – New Zealand Ecosystems
Module code
NSCI3107
Module title
New Zealand Ecosystems
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills to identify common New Zealand ecosystems flora and fauna and the significance of human impacts.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - New Zealand ecosystems
- New Zealand’s biogeographical history
- Unique characteristics of New Zealand biota and vulnerability to exotic pests
- Common New Zealand native flora and fauna
- Basic ecological concepts
- Common species identification
- Indicators and keystone species in selected ecosystems
- Human impacts on ecosystems in New Zealand
- Threats to New Zealand ecosystems
- Current causes of biodiversity loss in New Zealand
- Importance of maintaining biodiversity - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe the features of significant New Zealand ecosystems.
LO2 Identify common New Zealand native flora and fauna in a selection of ecosystems.
LO3 Describe significant human impacts on a selection of New Zealand ecosystems. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
