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EMT300Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Environment, Ecosystem And Man

This course explores fundamental concepts in ecology and environmental management. It covers population dynamics, community ecology, ecosystem components, and energy flow. Students will learn about food chains, food webs, ecological pyramids, and various terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The course also addresses human impacts on habitats, ecological management strategies, and the integration of ecological principles into development planning, promoting sustainable practices and conservation efforts.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

EcologyEcosystemEnvironmental PlanningPopulation GrowthHabitat Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Population Growth

2

Community Ecology

3

Ecosystem Components

4

Energy Flow

5

Food Webs

6

Ecological Pyramids

7

Terrestrial Ecosystems

8

Aquatic Ecosystems

9

Environmental Planning

10

Habitat Alteration

11

Ecological Management

12

Eco-development

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Consultant

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Conservation Officer

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Ecologist

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Environmental Planner

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Sustainability Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ConservationUrban PlanningAgricultureNatural Resource ManagementWaste Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

6h

Unit 1: Human Population Growth and factors

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Define population growth and its rates.
•Study factors affecting population growth.
•Understand reasons for population growth.

Unit 2: Effects, Control of overpopulation and species

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Explain the effects of overpopulation.
•Study the control of overpopulation.
•Understand species abundance and population density.

Week

2

Module 1:

6h

Unit 3: Community Ecology

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Define ecological community.
•Study the structure and characteristics of the community.
•Understand the dynamics of the community.

Unit 4: Components of the Ecosystem

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Define ecosystem.
•Study the abiotic and biotic components.
•Understand ecosystem function attributes.

Week

3

Module 1:

6h

Unit 5: Energy Flow in Ecosystem and Transformation

3 study hours

•Read Unit 5: List the process of energy flow in the ecosystem.
•Study the two aspects with respect to energy flow.
•Understand energy transformation in the ecosystem.

Unit 6: Food Chain and Food Webs

3 study hours

•Read Unit 6: Explain the concept and relationship of food chain and food web.
•Study the different types of food chains.
•Understand the significance of food chains and food webs.

Week

4

Module 1:

6h

Unit 7: Ecological Pyramid

3 study hours

•Read Unit 7: Define ecological pyramid.
•Study the pyramid of number and biomass.
•Understand the pyramid of energy.

Unit 8: Types of Ecosystem 1: Terrestrial Ecosystem

3 study hours

•Read Unit 8: Define terrestrial ecosystem.
•Study the forest and grassland ecosystem.
•Understand the desert ecosystem.

Week

5

Module 1:

6h

Unit 9: Types of Ecosystem 2: Aquatic Ecosystem

3 study hours

•Read Unit 9: Understand the aquatic ecosystem.
•Study the pond or lake and river or stream ecosystem.
•Understand ocean or marine and estuaries ecosystem.

Unit 10: Environment

3 study hours

•Read Unit 10: Define environment.
•Study the basic components and types of the environment.
•Understand the factors influencing the environment.

Week

6

Module 2:

6h

Unit 1: Ecology of Niche

6 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Explain the ecology of niche.
•Study the concepts of niche.
•Understand the fundamental and realised niche.

Week

7

Module 2:

6h

Unit 2: Overlap Competition coexisting and Resource Shift

6 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Discuss the overlap competition coexistence.
•Study the modes of species coexistence.
•Understand the niche divergences and resource shift.

Week

8

Module 2:

6h

Unit 3: Habitat: Primary Terrestrial habitat which affect man

6 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Define habitat.
•Study the limiting factors of terrestrial habitat.
•Understand the types of terrestrial habitat and methods in mapping terrestrial habitat.

Week

9

Module 2:

6h

Unit 4: Habitat: Primary Aquatic habitat which affect man

6 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Define aquatic habitat.
•Study the different types of aquatic habitat, their characteristics, distribution of plants and animals.
•Understand the methods in mapping aquatic habitat.

Week

10

Module 2:

6h

Unit 5: Alteration imposed on the habitats by man

6 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Explain what is habitat alteration and the causes.
•Study the impacts of habitat loss.
•Understand the impacts of human activity and protecting habitats.

Week

11

Module 2:

6h

Unit 6: Integration of Ecology and Environment into

6 study hours

•Read Unit 6: Define ecology and environmental planning.
•Study the concept of ecology and environmental planning.
•Understand the importance of ecology and environmental planning.

Week

12

Module 3:

6h

Unit 1: Ecological Management

6 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Explain the full meaning and concept of ecological management.
•Study the adaptive and natural resource management.
•Understand the strategic, command and control management.

Week

13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 2: Eco-development and Integrated development

6 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Explain the meaning of eco-development and its concept.
•Study conditions for achieving eco-development.
•Understand the objectives of eco-development.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Practice applying ecological principles to real-world scenarios and case studies.

3

Develop diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate energy flow, food webs, and ecological relationships.

4

Review all tutor-marked assignments and address any areas of weakness.

5

Allocate specific time slots for focused study sessions each week, avoiding last-minute cramming.

6

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and exchange insights.

7

Prioritize understanding of ecosystem types and their unique characteristics (Units 8 & 9).

8

Focus on the practical applications of ecological management and environmental planning (Module 3).

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