Praktikum Ekologi Hewan
| Module title | SBEP3044 Animal Ecology Laboratory |
| Semester(s) | 6th Semester |
| Person responsible | Prof. Dr. Abdullah, M.,Si. |
| Language | Indonesian, English |
| Relation to curriculum | Compulsory module for 6th semester students. This laboratory course provides practical experience in animal ecology through field and laboratory activities. It supports students’ ability to observe, analyze, and interpret ecological phenomena involving animals and their environments. Through contextual and collaborative learning, students develop skills in ecological data collection, analysis, and scientific communication. The course strengthens applied biology competencies and prepares students for advanced research and community-based ecological programs. |
| Teaching methods | Hands-on (laboratory), discussion, Q&A, discovery learning |
| Workload | 1 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:
✔ 170 minutes structured tasks per week |
| Credit points | 1 SKS = 1.6 ECTS (45 hours) |
| Prerequisites | – |
| Module objectives / Intended Learning Outcomes | ✔ Students are able to identify animal characteristics, behavior, and ecological adaptations through direct observation. ✔ Students are able to analyze relationships between animals and their environment within ecological and sustainability contexts. ✔ Students are able to apply laboratory and field safety procedures and utilize simple ecological observation tools. ✔ Students are able to communicate observation results through reports and discussions. |
| Content | This course provides hands-on experience in observing and analyzing animal ecology through field and laboratory work. Students conduct ecological observations and interpret environmental interactions using scientific approaches. ➢ Animal observation (ground animals, nocturnal insects, daily activities, feeding behavior, primate roosting, nocturnal ranges) |
| Exams and assessment formats | Written test, practical report |
| Study and examination requirements | ✔ Assignment: 42.5% ✔ Quiz: 12.5% ✔ Exam 1: 20% ✔ Exam 2: 25% |
| Recommended Literature | 1. Abdullah. (2019). People’s Perception of Elephant Conservation and the Human-Elephant Conflict in Aceh Jaya, Sumatra, Indonesia. European Journal of Wildlife Research. 2. Brager, Z., & Moritz, T. (2016). A Scale Atlas for Common Mediterranean Teleost Fishes. Senckenberg Journal. 3. Olsson, U., & Alstrom, P. (2020). A Comprehensive Phylogeny and Taxonomic Evaluation of the Waxbills. Elsevier. |
| Date of last amendment | January 13th, 2025 |