SLE220 - Wildlife Ecology

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(B)
Credit point(s):	1
Previously coded as:	SQB220
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit chair:	E Ritchie
Prerequisite:	One of SQA101, SLE103, SBB132 or SLE132
Contact hours:	1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour lecture per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The objectives of this unit are to enable students to develop a strong understanding of theoretical population ecology. Students will cover areas such as: animals as individuals, animals in populations, dispersal, resources, limiting factors and regulating mechanisms, competition, predation and population estimation. An understanding of these areas will then be used to examine how we currently manage wildlife populations. Different approaches to wildlife management will be discussed in relation to theoretical population ecology. Students will then be encouraged to critically examine our current management practices and attempt to develop their own philosophy towards the management of our wildlife resources.

Assessment

Mid-trimester test 20%, literature review 30%, examination 50%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Student Contribution Rate***	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$565	$565	$1006	$3450	$3260

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.