91371 Forest and Mountain Ecology
6cp; block, 10- to 14-day field excursion, in either July or DecemberRequisite(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.
Additional subject costs: The approximate cost of this subject to students is $650. Up-to-date costs and excursion dates are available from the Department of Environmental Sciences website at:
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)
December session, City campus (excursion heads south)
Spring semester, City campus
This subject is offered every two years of a three-year cycle, alternating with 91370 Semi Arid Ecology. It is next offered in December 2010.
Note(s)
Enrolment in the subject is restricted by the availability of space in vehicles. Preference is given to third-year environmental science students.
Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
