ECOL30006 Ecology in Changing Environments
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ECOL30006 hard?
ECOL30006: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
How ecological and evolutionary theory explain species distributions and responses to changing environments.
After it you can
- Design an ecology experiment
- Use computer models to study ecology
- Critically review ecology research
What you need first
MAST20031 and (ECOL20003 or BIOL20001)
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2014–2019)
- Expect many assignments and a fairly heavy workload, though reviewers found them relevant and fun.
- Some knowledge of R is needed for the pracs.
- Communication between staff and students was a weak point for some reviewers.
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Quick answers
- When is ECOL30006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ECOL30006?
- Needs MAST20031 and (ECOL20003 or BIOL20001).
- Does ECOL30006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 40%.
- Is ECOL30006 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Expect many assignments and a fairly heavy workload, though reviewers found them relevant and fun.
- What do students say about ECOL30006?
- Expect many assignments and a fairly heavy workload, though reviewers found them relevant and fun. Some knowledge of R is needed for the pracs. Communication between staff and students was a weak point for some reviewers.
- How many class hours a week does ECOL30006 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ECOL30006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ECOL30006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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