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£162 per course
We have designed this course to give you foundation knowledge of ecological principles and it covers a range of useful topics needed for ecology careers including conservation and ecology consultancy. You will be guided to further reading and, where relevant, will get suitable web links to explore. At the end of each module are quiz questions for you to complete.
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Course Outline:
- Module 1 What is Ecology?
- Module 2 Diversity and Classification
- Module 3 Abiotic Interactions and World Ecosystems
- Module 4 Biotic Interactions and Behavioural Ecology
- Module 5 Evolution and Genetics
- Module 6 Population Ecology
- Module 7 Habitats and Communities
- Module 8 Species and Habitat Conservation
- Module 9 History of the British Countryside
- Module 10 Surveying and Habitat Management
“I absolutely loved this course and am looking forward to doing some further courses soon!”
“Very good introductory course to learn general ecology“
“The course content was excellent and the topics covered were very informative. Anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of ecology would benefit immensely from taking this course. I would highly recommend it!”
“A thought provoking and enjoyable course.”
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Who is the course aimed at?
- People who want to pursue a career in conservation or ecological consultancy.
- People who want a better understanding of ecological principles.
- People interested in a career in ecology who have a degree in a non-relevant subject (e.g. Geography).
- People who have a relevant degree but have not studied recently and need a refresher course.
Course format: The 10 self-study modules will be sent out via e-mail on a weekly basis from the time that you enrol (you can enrol at any time), so that you can read through the content in your own time. To further enhance your knowledge and learning experience there will be some directed reading for each module (it is essential you complete this to ensure you get the most out of the course), as well as some quiz questions so that you can test yourself. At the end there will be a short quiz which you will send to us to be marked and then you will be issued with a certificate of attendance.
Time commitment: The 10 self-study modules are sent out on a weekly basis and you are also given an additional 4 weeks to complete the course (although extra time can be given if requested). We advise students to allow 2-4 hours per week to complete each module and to read around the subject.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the course you will have an awareness of the scientific principles in ecology including biotic and abiotic factors affecting individuals and communities, genetics, speciation, population ecology, communities, ecosystems, conservation, landscape history in the UK, site surveying and habitat management for specific species. You will gain a wider knowledge on the subject that will help equip you for jobs in the conservation and ecology sectors, especially in the UK.
Core text: Mackenzie, A., Ball, S. and Virdee, S.R. 2001 Instant Notes – Ecology, Bios
We strongly recommend that you purchase this as soon as you enrol.
Price: The course costs £180 (plus VAT) or £162 (plus VAT) if you book and pay online using the code 8ZV1BNQH21AS. This does not include the price of the core text.
How to book: You can book on-line at https://ecologytraining.co.uk/course/introduction-to-ecology/.
Once you have booked, we will e-mail you to confirm that your booking has been received and you will then be able to start the course straight away.
If you are a company, you request an invoice by emailing ecologytraininguk@gmail.com.
Who is Ecology Training UK?
ETUK is one of the leading ecology training providers in the UK and strives to provide a range of field and online courses suitable for conservation and ecology consultancy. We provide a range of online courses including Habitat Management, Habitat Restoration, Managing Woodlands for Biodiversity, Reptile and Amphibian ID, Mammal ID, Invasive Species, Surveying for Protected Species, Phase 1 habitat mapping, and various bat courses. Most courses are UK-biased.
The company is run by Sue Searle BSc PGDip MCIEEM who is a principal ecologist and senior tutor with over 20 years experience in the ecology sector. We are passionate about wildlife, wild places and encouraging people to progress their careers!
