ENV1800 · Monash University
Environmental science: A Southeast Asian perspective
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
This unit introduces you to the tropical environments of Southeast Asia from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to lowland rain forests and mountains. It explores the flora, fauna, climate, biogeography and ecosystems of the region. A comparison is made with the Australian environment and other ecosystems of the world. Human impacts on the environment such as pollution, energy use, food production and human population growth are discussed and ameliorative measures explored. The field trip enables you to compare the ecological processes of three different tropical environments.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-semester test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 55% |
| Assignment 2 - Field trip report | Demonstration | 10% |
| Assignment 1 (Essay on an environmental topic) | Written | 15% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On-campus |