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This document contains information for an ecology course titled SBV 3013 taught by Dr. Husni Bin Ibrahim. It outlines the general rules, evaluation criteria including a mini project, fieldwork, and course content on the topic of ecology. Specifically, it provides definitions of ecology from various scientists, the history and development of ecology as a field of study, key areas and levels of integration within ecology, and reasons for studying ecology.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This document contains information for an ecology course titled SBV 3013 taught by Dr. Husni Bin Ibrahim. It outlines the general rules, evaluation criteria including a mini project, fieldwork, and course content on the topic of ecology. Specifically, it provides definitions of ecology from various scientists, the history and development of ecology as a field of study, key areas and levels of integration within ecology, and reasons for studying ecology.

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SBV 3013 (ECOLOGY)

Husni Bin Ibrahim (PhD)

Bilik Prof Madya 16


Block ST01, Level 3

[email protected]

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
GENERAL RULES:

1. Be punctual

2. No handphone / mobile

3. Strictly follow the dress code

4. Attendance is compulsory

Department of Biology 13/09/2012


Faculty of Science And Mathematics B02-1-BK02
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Course Evaluation
1. Fieldwork 4 (max) 20%

2.Mini Project 1 20%

3.Group presentation 1 5%

4. Mid Sem Test 1 10%

5. Class contribution and participation 10%

6. Reading log 3 artikel 5%

6. Final Exam 1
30%

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
MINI PROJECT

Organize and conduct a one day program on


any topic related to ecologt at your selected
site .
You have to collaborate with the third parties
To make sure that your program is successful.

You will be assessed based on your contributions


(marks given by peers), attendees and your
creativities. Written report = 60%
Peer assessment = 30%
Learning reflection = 10%

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
FIELDWORK

1. Kuala Woh, Tapah


- Friday 4.00 pm – Sunday 2.00 pm
- Insects, Birds Diversity & Sistematic sampling

2. Kuala Selangor
- Sunday 8,00 am – 10.00 pm
- Ethology, Mangrove Ecosystem & Fireflies Attraction

3. Morib
- (Saturday 8.00 am – Sunday 4.30 pm)
- Marine & Coastal Area

4. Sungkai Wildlife Reserve / Sungai Dusun Wildlife Reserve


- Conservation
- Sunday (8.00 am – 4.30 pm)

Group work - 60% Written Report


- 10% Self Reflections (Individual)
Department of Biology - 30% Contribution / participation
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
WHAT IS ECOLOGY?

Department of Biology 13/09/2012


Faculty of Science And Mathematics B02-1-BK02
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
What Is Ecology?

“Ecology is the scientific study of the


interactions that determine the
distribution and abundance of organisms”

“Oikos” = house
“logia” = study of

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
What Is Ecology?
Ernst Haeckel (1869) – “the total relations of the animal to both
its organic and its inorganic environment”

Charles Elton (1927) – “scientific natural history”

Andrewartha (1961) – “the scientific study of the distribution and


abundance of organisms”

Eugene Odum (1963) – “the study of the structure and function


of nature”

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
History of development of ecology

Primitive tribe Demand for human supply

Establishment of agriculture
Medical work

Outbreaks of pests
Threatened species

Human population growth Destruction of natural


ecosystem

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Fields of ecology

Behavior

Genetics Ecology Evolution

Physiology

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Levels of Integration
Landscapes Biosphere

Ecosystems

Communities

Populations

Individuals
Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Why study ecology?

How the natural world operates?

How humans have modified the natural world?

How to alleviate problems arising from human actions?

Survival and economics purposes

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science And Mathematics
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

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