Concepts in Ecology III

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ECOL 3010
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Course ID
205962
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Joe Atkinson
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course addresses advanced ecological concepts, building upon Ecology II, and providing a common anchor to other Ecology courses in Year III. It deals with populations, communities and ecosystems, and examines various approaches to their studies, including experiments and models. Students are provided with both an understanding of theoretical ecology as well as a foundation for ecological applications. Details of the 4 day compulsory field trip communicated at start of the course.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand central ecological concepts and analyse complex ecological problems using current conceptual frameworks
  • search, find and critically read essential current literature in ecological journals and identify gaps in knowledge
  • design studies to fill the current gaps in knowledge in ecological understanding, while working independently and in teams
  • describe the utility and interpret the results of a variety of tools (experiments, field surveys and modelling) to study ecological systems
  • report the findings of ecological studies in a clear, precise, and succinct way

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24734
Section
Section FW01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
21 Apr - 24 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 24735
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.50
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.50
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.50
Class number
Class number 23755
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 119
Available
Available 119
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G03
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G03

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed ENVBIOL3121 Concepts in Ecology III at the University of Adelaide

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