This course (ESNRM 12207) is intended to provide the knowledge about formation, structure and composition ofthe Earth, geological processes taking place at the Earth's surface and deep Earth. You will alsolearn about the materials that composed of the Earth, their origin and major geologic events of Earth’s history.

Title : Concepts of Ecology
Code : ESNRM 12204

Course description:
Ecology is fundamental to an understanding of the interactions between organisms and their environments. This course will provide a general introduction to ecology from individual tolerance and adaptation, through population and community characteristics and species interactions to ecosystems and biosphere processes. The student will study the key concepts, knowledge and unanswered questions in the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems. It will include topics such as limiting factors, predation, parasitism and competition, vegetation structure and succession, energy flow, decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Learning objectives:
The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamental concepts in ecology.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
ILO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying ecological principles governing species, communities and ecosystems
ILO2 Demonstrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of ecological processes and principles to practical examples of real-world species and community biology at regional and global contexts.
ILO3 Interpret observations in nature using ecological principles and solve problems analysing and interpreting ecological information

Course Contents:
• Introduction to environment and ecology.
• Ecosystem structure, function and resilience.
• Productivity and energy dynamics.
• Population ecology.
• Community ecology.
• Concepts of niche and resource partitioning.
• Introduction to behavioural ecology.
• Ecological applications