91371 Forest and Mountain Ecology

6cp; block, 10- to 14-day field excursion, in either July or December
Requisite(s): 91110 Experimental Design and Sampling AND 91154 Ecology
Recommended studies: It is assumed that students have a thorough knowledge of basic ecology.

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. Topics include the ecology of tall forests and mountain areas, the management of mountain forests, the impacts of forestry operations, and the management of national parks and wilderness areas.

Enrolment in the subject is restricted by the availability of space in vehicles. Preference is given to Environmental Science students, but is also based on academic performance over Stages 2–4.

Additional subject costs: The approximate cost of this subject to students is $650. For up-to-date cost 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

July session, City campus (excursion heads North), or
December session, City campus (excursion heads South), or
Spring semester, City campus
This subject is offered every two years of a three-year cycle, alternating with 91370 Semi Arid Ecology. It will next be offered in July 2008.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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