91370 Semi Arid Ecology

6cp; block, as a 10- to 14-day excursion, usually in July; availability: enrolment in the subject is restricted by the availability of space in vehicles; preference is given to Environmental Science students in their final year of study, but is also based on academic performance over Stages 2–4
Requisite(s): 91110 Experimental Design and Sampling AND 91154 Ecology
Recommended studies: A thorough knowledge of basic ecology is a prerequisite for this subject.

This and other extended field electives are normally taken in the senior stages of the degree course. The aim is to broaden students' understanding of environmental biology and its management applications by demonstration and experimentation outside the Sydney Basin. The importance of water and water management, rangeland management and national park management of dry areas is included, along with ecological studies of factors determining the structure and composition of Semi Arid flora and fauna.

Additional subject costs: The approximate cost of this subject to students is $650. For up-to-date costs and excursion dates, refer to Department of Environmental Sciences website at:

http://www.science.uts.edu.au/des/

Assessment: Assessment involves submission of a log book/journal and a project report or presentation, to be completed after the field excursion.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus
This subject is offered once every three years, in the other two years 91371 Forest and Mountain Ecology is offered. Next offering 2009.

Access conditions

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