Unit details
SLE310 - Pest Plants and Animals
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB310 |
| Unit chair: | D Whisson |
| Prerequisite: | Two level 2 SLE, SQE, SQB or SBB units |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 4 hour lecture/practical per week |
| Note: Students may be required to meet their own expenses while on fieldwork. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The damaging impacts of pest plants and animals on natural and productive systems are widely recognised, and in native ecosystems they pose a serious threat to the conservation of biodiversity. This unit focuses on the ecology and management of pest plants and animals, especially introduced species. Topics covered include reproduction, distribution and persistence of pest species, and the relevant state and national legislation. Control strategies, including biological, chemical and mechanical techniques will be examined, and integrated pest management will be emphasised using case studies.
Assessment
Two assignments (30% each) 60%, 4 tests (10% each) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $4108 | $4717 |
* 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.
