Teaching

This unit introduces you to the main concepts of ecology using an applied framework, with practical engagements and hands-on experience. You will study the distribution and abundance of species, and associated interactions with their natural environment - principles that are central to understanding how ecosystems function. Using the evolutionary perspective that forms the theoretical foundation for ecology today, this unit enables you to develop a global perspective of ecological systems.

Your ability to collect and analyse biological data efficiently and correctly is a core skill in ecology. The correct methods depend on the research question, available resources, and the logistic constraints of survey/experimental design. Topics include the fundamental requirements of survey and experimental designs (e.g. randomisation, replication), types of ecological data, commonly used methods to sample plants and animals, and technical skills for field surveys.

Techniques in Zoology offers you a wide range of tailored practical experiences that deliver field- or lab-based methods training in modules specific to particular groups of taxa or specific kinds of methods that enhance the field skills of the zoologist. Each module is taken as a 2 credit point micro-credential unit (you should choose a total of 6 credits). My units include: Arid Zone Herpetology, Ecology and Conservation of Freshwater Turtles

This unit provides you with insights into world markets, nutrition and efficiency, grazing systems, health, breeding and environmental concerns. 

The module I run focuses on natural capital, land-sharing principals with grazing land as wildlife habitat, and sustainable grazing practices.