The Major in Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecology is designed to give students hands-on exposure to the study of terrestrial environments as well as lotic and lentic fresh water systems and associated organisms.
It enables students to gain detailed knowledge of terrestrial animal communities so as to provide understanding of the concepts, strategies and practices available to scientifically investigate, analyse and manage terrestrial and freshwater species and communities.
| A minimum of 24 credits from Level 1, 18 of which must be FST courses and must include: | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIOL1017 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL1018 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL1262 | Living Organisms I | 3 |
| BIOL1263 | Living Organisms II | 3 |
| A total of 39 Advanced credits from Part II which must include: | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIOL2401 | Research Skills and Practices in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL2402 | Fundamentals of Biometry | 3 |
| BIOL2403 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| ZOOL2403 | Maintenance Systems in Animals | 3 |
| ZOOL2404 | Coordination and Control in Animals | 3 |
| BIOL3400 | Issues in Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL3406 | Freshwater Biology | 3 |
| BIOL3410 | Water Pollution Biology | 3 |
| BOTN3406 | Tropical Forest Ecology | 3 |
| ZOOL3403 | Entomology | 3 |
| Plus 3 credits fom the following: | ||
| BIOL3403 | The Biology of Soil | 3 |
| BIOL3405 | Pest Ecology & Management | 3 |
| BOTN3405 | Plant Eco-Physiology | 3 |
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