The lectures in this unit focus on developing a mechanistic understanding of the hydrologic and carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles, e.g. How do we predict what happens to rates of nitrogen transformation as climate changes? What happens to CO2 dissolution in our oceans as temperature increases? How do plant communities respond to alterations in groundwater distribution and availability? What role do termites and ants play in driving nutrient cycles? Lectures are complemented by a series of problem-based laboratory classes where students have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge techniques, in particular the application of stable isotopes to ecological studies. There is also an... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Pauline Grierson
Prerequisites: completion of 12 points at Level 4 and (ENVT3363 Ecological Processes or PLNT2201 Plant Physiology: Plants in Action) or equivalent or approval of unit coordinator
