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Principles of Ecology (Science)
Principles of Ecology (Science)
Module
National Code
State Code
47791
47791
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
010905 - Ecology And Evolution
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To develop an understanding of the basic concepts
and terminology of the subject.
To develop the capacity to plan and undertake simple
ecological sampling.
To collect and handle data attained from a variety
of ecological surveys.
To recognise the likely outcomes of human
overpopulation.
To develop ecological awareness.
and terminology of the subject.
To develop the capacity to plan and undertake simple
ecological sampling.
To collect and handle data attained from a variety
of ecological surveys.
To recognise the likely outcomes of human
overpopulation.
To develop ecological awareness.
General notes
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 60%
Examination 40%
Internal Assessment
Field Survey (Objective 5.5) 20%
Sampling Experiment Report (Objective 5.3 or
5.4) 10%
Research topics, eg.
- Biological Control 10%
- Pollution Aspect 10%
Assignments 10%
Examination
One two-hour end of semester examination consisting of:
- 20 objective questions 10%
- 6 short answer questions relating to main topics in
syllabus 30%
Examination 40%
Internal Assessment
Field Survey (Objective 5.5) 20%
Sampling Experiment Report (Objective 5.3 or
5.4) 10%
Research topics, eg.
- Biological Control 10%
- Pollution Aspect 10%
Assignments 10%
Examination
One two-hour end of semester examination consisting of:
- 20 objective questions 10%
- 6 short answer questions relating to main topics in
syllabus 30%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses