Unit details
SLE103 - Ecology and the Environment
| Offered at: | (B, G, W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, trimester 3 (B only) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SQA101 |
| Unit chair: | J McBurnie |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides an introduction to the discipline of science, and key science ideas, with a specific focus on investigations into environmental issues relevant today. The aim of the unit is to support students' understanding of the nature of science and the methods of science using a systems framework. The unit will have a major focus on the science underlying issues impacting society today including climate systems and ecological systems.
The content will include:
- Key concepts involved in scientific enquiry
- Climate systems and the impact of human activity on these systems.
- The concept of energy as a means of power for humans, as well as the driving force behind life on earth.
- The role science plays in environmental sustainability
- The field of Ecology as a way of investigating the natural environment.
Assessment
Assignment 20%, presentation 15%, class test 30%, examination 35%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
