NSCI6119 – Ecology for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI6119
Module title
Ecology for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in ecology relevant to further study in environmental management and the applied sciences.
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Biochemical cycles and energy flow
- Global climatic patterns’ influence on the distribution of biomes
- Populations and communities
- Structure and characteristics of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
- Anthropological impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems
- Collection of abiotic and biotic data in the field
- Lab analysis of samples and evaluation of data - Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Analyse the relationships between organisms and their abiotic environment.
LO2 Discuss the structure and characteristics of natural and manmade ecosystems.
LO3 Perform field sampling in an ecological applied science context.
LO4 Evaluate community structure of selected 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.
- 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 and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
