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This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the general principles of ecology, from the level of the individual, through populations, to community level patterns and processes.
You will study the life history strategy of different organisms, how this influences population growth and how species interact with each other and the environment.
Consideration will also be given to how an understanding of ecological processes can be used to provide a basis for the sustainable management of habitats, species and ecosystems in the face of unprecedented environmental change.
Module content is linked with the Practical Skills in Biodiversity module. Central ecological concepts and processes theory discussed in Ecology and Sustainability will provide background to the data collection in Practical Skills. In the module you will also explore ways to discuss ecology theory and real world examples with a wider audience using effective science communication techniques.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Understand life tables, life history strategies and how they link to population growth; simple models of population dynamics.
LO2: Demonstrate and give examples of the main population interactions, including models of competition and predation.
LO3: Explore the concepts of the niche, food webs, community and diversity.
LO4: Examine the scientific basis of the sustainable management of habitats, species and ecosystems.
LO5: Compare and contrast methods of science communication aimed at scientific or general public audiences.