Ecology (Introductory) Course

Level: Personal Achievement

By successfully completing this course, you will:

Understand Ecology for personal interest or as a foundation for further study
Be awarded the BSY Certificate of Competence

You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.

Course overview

The word Ecology comes from the Greek word ‘oikos’, meaning home, and ‘ology’ denoting a science. Literally, the science of home. However, we can be a little more precise than that, and define it as ‘the scientific study of the relationships of organisms, communities, the places in which they live, and how they interact.’ This course provides an introduction to the principles and disciplines involved leading on to the concept of ‘green’ policies, and pointing the way forward with opportunities for positive involvement.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- What is Ecology?
  - Ecological Terms and Concepts
  - Pond-life Project
Lesson Two
- Plant Ecology
  - Aspects of Plant-life
  - Form and Function of Plant Life
  - Plant Nutrition
  - Plant Communities
  - Project
Lesson Three
- The Soil/Soil Analysis
  - Mineral Matter
  - Organic Matter
  - Air
  - Water
  - Living Organisms
  - Taking a Soil Sample
  - Preparation
  - Componenets
  - Project
Lesson Four
- Surveying and Sampling
  - Surveying Equipment
  - Sampling Equipment
  - Project
Lesson Five
- Surveying and Sampling (Continued)/Photography/Ornithology/Protective Clothing for Field Work
  - Sampling Equipment (Continued)
Lesson Six
- Environmental Health and Safety/Homeostasis and Related Environmental Disorders
  - Environmental First-Aid
  - Aims of First-Aid
  - Priorities of First-Aid
  - First-Aid Kits
  - Project
  - Disorders
Lesson Seven
- Environmental Health and Safety (Continued)
  - Environmental Chemistry
  - Ecological Information
  - Human Ecology
  - Clinical Ecology
Lesson Eight
- Database Analysis and Reports/Citizen Science/Finally
  - Statistical Analysis
  - Report Writing
  - Getting Involved
  - Survey Example
  - Other Surveys

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

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Ecology (Introductory) Course

Course overview

Syllabus

Practical training

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