Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Workshop
Module Offerings
4209NATSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
To investigate basic ecological concepts and the ecological characteristics of a range of habitats.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise the influence of the environment on habitat structure.
2.
Discuss the ecological concepts governing the distribution of living organisms.
3.
Evaluate the role of humans in habitat modification and conservation.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Basic ecological concepts (e.g. species and succession), communities and ecosystems. The environment; biotic and abiotic elements. Nutrient cycling, populations and diversity and adaptations of organisms to their environment. The influence of humans on ecosystems. Case studies will include the major ecosystem types of the world (e.g. aquatic, forest, grassland, wetland, farmland, and urban habitats) and their geographical distribution.
Module Overview:
This module provides you with a basic understanding of ecology and ecological characteristics of a range of habitats. You will study basic concepts, such as species and succession, communities and ecosystems, biotic and abiotic elements, nutrient cycling, populations and diversity and adaptations of organisms to their environment. Part of this will be achieved through field visits to a range of habitats.
This module provides you with a basic understanding of ecology and ecological characteristics of a range of habitats. You will study basic concepts, such as species and succession, communities and ecosystems, biotic and abiotic elements, nutrient cycling, populations and diversity and adaptations of organisms to their environment. Part of this will be achieved through field visits to a range of habitats.
Additional Information:The module provides students with a basic understanding of ecology and ecological characteristics of a range of habitats.