ENV1800 · Environmental science: A Southeast Asian perspective

Overview

This unit introduces you to the tropical environments of Southeast Asia from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to lowland rain forests and mountains. It explores the flora, fauna, climate, biogeography and ecosystems of the region. A comparison is made with the Australian environment and other ecosystems of the world. Human impacts on the environment such as pollution, energy use, food production and human population growth are discussed and ameliorative measures explored. The field trip enables you to compare the ecological processes of three different tropical environments.

Areas of study: Tropical environmental biology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in the Southeast Asian region;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of ecosystems and flora and fauna in SE Asia in comparison with other regions of the world;
3. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of weather, climate, geology, biogeography, nutrient cycles, community interactions, on the ecology of SE Asian plants and animals;
4. Demonstrate understanding of conservation issues in SE Asia, in particular with respect to human impacts;
5. Access and critically analyse sources of scientific information;
6. Exhibit scientific writing skills.

Workload

• 3 hours of lectures (online); • 2 hours tutorial and • 6-7 hours of independent study per week • 1 day field trip per semester

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.