Design sampling strategies and collect a diversity of data that describe the biophysical attributes and processes of ecosystems
Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a range of field sampling techniques and survey designs
Demonstrate advanced capacity to select appropriate data collection methodology, design appropriate sampling strategies and communicate synthesised findings about ecosystem patterns, processes and resource management impacts to a range of audiences
Due to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, all field trips will be within an hours drive of Campus. On most week days there will be a field trip, often leaving Fenner Field Services at 8 am, returning by 5 pm. Students will be asked to drive themselves to field sites, or 4 students per Fenner van.
All students are required to have a macro lens for their phones (costs less than $30; see details on Wattle) in order to capture images of insects and flowers. Those who choose to drive themselves to local field sites will need to cover their own petrol costs.
1 This is an intensive course delivered in-person in Canberra (ACT) from 7-18 September (teaching break)
2 Week 1 -- Theme: Soil-landscapes and land use impacts Location: Daily field trips from Fenner School of Environment & Society, Please refer to the course wattle site for the full program.
3 Week 2 - Theme: Biodiversity and impact of land uses Location: Daily field trips from Fenner School Please refer to the course wattle site for the full program.
Wildlife survey design 10 % 21/09/2020 30/09/2020 3
Quiz 1: 2 pm, Monday 7 September ) Value: 10%
Quiz 2: Monday 14 Sept, (Value 10% )
There are 4 required readings provided on Wattle for each quiz.
Due: Friday morning 18 September
Details are provided on Wattle
This is an exercise in rapid research design – an important way of learning and discovery. You will prepare a brief report (2-3 pages, dot points are fine) with the following headings described on Wattle.
Wildlife survey design
Due: 21 September (10%)
Prepare and present (via Zoom) a short (15 min max) Powerpoint presentation describing a survey designed to gather information about a threatened wildlife species of your choice (details shown on Wattle).
This assessment is described on Wattle including examples and marking rubric.
Land Capability And Soil Degradation, Soil Biology, Natural Resource Management, Atmospheric Aerosols