Ecosystem Monitoring

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 5015
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Course ID
201926
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Craig Styan
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course will introduce the theory and practice of effective ecosystem monitoring of the natural environment. This course will cover methods used to monitor different aspects of ecosystems in aquatic, marine, and terrestrial settings. Students will develop advanced understanding of monitoring through engagement with case studies of existing programmes, and active learning during practical sessions. Particular focus will be placed on both contemporary approaches, as well as looking to the future of ecosystem monitoring and key developments.

  • Contemporary Approaches
  • Future Perspectives

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the motivation for ecosystem monitoring and key techniques used
  • Compare and evaluate approaches used for ecosystem monitoring, and demonstrate how they can be used in combination
  • Recognise contemporary developments and diverse knowledge sources in ecosystem monitoring
  • Critically evaluate information about ecosystem monitoring

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 50733
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 50734
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 307
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 307
Class number
Class number 50735
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
Class number
Class number 50736
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
Class number
Class number 50732
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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