Resources
Textbook
The set textbook for this unit is
Sutherland W.J. (ed.) (1996)
Ecological Census Techniques.
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
This book provides a wealth of information on the
principles and practices of survey and should be a valuable resource
in the future. It is available through the Charles Darwin University bookshop (see contact
directory).
Students are also directed to papers and other book
chapters where appropriate. A collection of papers relevant to this
unit has been compiled, and will be mailed to students at the commencement
of the unit.
A list of useful websites will be available on the
unit homepage and students are encouraged to add additional sites
to this list.
Package
The study materials comprise
-
the online Unit Information, which you are reading
now
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the on-line Learning
Materials (Learnline). These contain core material for students
to use to prepare for the residential period and to complete
assessment tasks. Its main function is to guide and support
learners as they work towards achieving the unit's aims
- the online e-journal
through which you will be able to participate in tutorial sessions
and activities. Your participation in the e-journal is vital to
you and other class members developing a learning community together
- readings, which comprise a selection of readings from various
sources. These readings have been chosen to assist you to attain
the objectives of this unit, but you should not feel confined
to studying only this material.
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assignment acknowledgment cards, which must
be stamped and returned to Access Services if you wish receipt of the assignment
to be acknowledged.
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