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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

TaskTypeWeight
Mid-semester testQuiz / Test20%
Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination55%
Assignment 2 - Field trip reportDemonstration10%
Assignment 1 (Essay on an environmental topic)Written15%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn-campus