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 consultancy and conservation. 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.

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