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Course Description
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Course Name
Plant Ecology
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Host University
Nelson Mandela University
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Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Area of Study
Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
8 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Syllabus
PURPOSE
This module will integrate theory and practical components of plant ecology, specifically sampling methods and population models.LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of this module, students should:- be aware of the relationships that link plants to each other and to their environment;
- have some experience in writing scientific papers as well as extracting and summarising relevant information from ecological papers;
- be aware of the different sampling methods used in plant ecology and be able to select the best sampling method for a particular vegetation type;
- have basic knowledge to be able to use population models as a tool for predicting changes to populations;
- know the basics of population and community ecology and be able to build on these subjects during later modules.
CORE CONTENT
- Plant growth.
- Life history patterns.
- Life span and environment.
- Plant economics.
- Phenology.
- r and K selected life history patterns.
- Sampling methods.
- Population ecology.
- Population modelling & matrix models.
- Community ecology.
- Species composition.
- Species richness, evenness and diversity.
- Plant diversity in Southern Africa.