M.INC.ECOL.630: Advanced Ecology

Learning outcome:

Prescription: An advanced study of current topics in ecology.
Aims: To provide students with an understanding of ecology at an advanced level with a major emphasis on the current areas of debate on ecological theory.
Key Objectives: By the end of the course the students will be able to critically discuss several specific issues in ecology.

Course
1. Seminar: Advanced Ecology (Seminar)
2. Practical course: Advanced Ecology

Exam:
Assessment, Historical contrast Essay, Review Essay, Presentation

Examination requirements:
After successfully completing this course students will be able to:
Knowledge
1. Critically discuss ecological theory Skills
2. Develop clear arguments based on the peer-reviewed literature regarding ecological theory.
Values
3. Critically evaluate the ecological theory and its application

Admission requirements:
None

Recommended previous knowledge:
None

Language:
English

Person responsible for module:
Hannah Buckley

Course frequency:
Academic Term each winter semester

Duration:
One semester

Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice

Recommended Semester:
First to third semester

Maximum number of students:
10