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EcologyMajor

Ecology is the study of the relationships and interactions between living organisms, including plants, animals, and humans, and their environment. Ecologists investigate how these organisms interact with each other and their surroundings, and work to understand and protect our planet's ecosystems, striving to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem health.

By analysing the impact of human activities on natural systems, ecologists develop sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, aiming to balance human needs with the preservation of nature.

In this major you will have the unique opportunity to study amongst 3 UNESCO Biospheres and the World Heritage Listed K'gari, as you develop analytical and research skills to contribute to the development of policy in the areas of conservation, environmental protection, agriculture and fisheries.

ecology student conducting field studies on k'gari island

Major (8)

For a major in Ecology, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Required courses (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Fraser Coast: Semester 2
12Pre: Enrolled in Program SC012, ED112, UC103, SC107, SC201, SB303, SC301, SC320, SB301, SC319, SA301 or SC316
ENS213 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: SCI102
ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: SCI102
Anti: ENS201
ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: SCI102
ENS282 Coastal and Marine Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: SCI110 or SCI102 or ANM104
ENS316 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: (ENS222 and SCI110) or enrolled in SB303
ENS323 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: SCI110
ENS318 Plant Growth and Reproduction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
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