ENVS2320
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Experimental design and data analysis in ecological and environmental studies is important for carrying out research projects and writing scientific papers and reports. Leading on from the 1st year statistics, this course examines the current best practice techniques in experimental ecology. Topics covered, include the design and implementation of experiments, detection of environmental impacts, and statistical analysis of data from ecological and environmental studies. Students will have the opportunity to apply these skills in the field and laboratory.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): MARI3320. Students who have successfully completed MARI3320 are not eligible to enrol in ENVS2320.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Prepare and execute experiments and statistical analysis of data from ecological and environmental studies
2. Apply skills and choose appropriate techniques in experimental design and analysis in field and in the laboratory using real ecological settings
3. Demonstrate writing skills, suitable for the presentation of scientific results in a variety of professional settings
4. Explain experimental designs and analyses from scientific literature and consultancy reports
Content
- Philosophical and logical framework of ecological studies
- Population parameters and frequency distributions
- Sampling techniques
- Analysis of spatial patterns and distribution of organisms
- Experimental designs in ecology
- Multivariate approaches in ecology
Requisite
This course has similarities to MARI3320. Students who have successfully completed MARI3320 cannot enrol in ENVS2320.
Assumed knowledge
STAT1020 Statistical Reasoning and Literacy or STAT1070 Statistics for the Sciences.
Assessment items
In Term Test: In term test
Quiz: Quiz
Report: Field Trip Reports
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 1
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 5 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 7
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 6
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 1
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 5 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 7
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 6
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.