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Micro-credential Summary:
Biology is the study of life on Earth and all living organisms on the planet. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment. This online micro-credential will introduce you to both the language and theory of modern biology relevant to ecology, environmental science and sustainability.
Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit BIOL40108, Introductory Biology, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.
*Includes the following micro-credentials:
- PDC113639 Biology – Understanding Cells
- PDC113641 Biology – Genetics and DNA
- PDC113643 Biology – Organ Systems
- PDC113648 Biology - Taxonomy
- PDC113651 Biology – Ecology and Sustainability
- PDC113652 Assessment Module - Biology Essentials.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:- Recognise abiotic and biotic factors in the environment
- Identify the equation for population dynamics
- Recognise the difference between exponential and sigmoidal population growth
- Identify the concept of tolerance
- Differentiate types of interspecific interaction
- Examine issues relating to human ecology, sustainability and climate change
- Select strategies for improving sustainability at an individual level
- Identify the meaning of key terms relevant to ecology, sustainability and environmental science.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $324
Duration: 20 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit BIOL40108, Introductory Biology, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.
*Includes the following micro-credentials:
- PDC113639 Biology – Understanding Cells
- PDC113641 Biology – Genetics and DNA
- PDC113643 Biology – Organ Systems
- PDC113648 Biology - Taxonomy
- PDC113651 Biology – Ecology and Sustainability
- PDC113652 Assessment Module - Biology Essentials.
This online micro-credential provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au