Ecology and Environmental Biology · Ecology

Human Impact and Conservation

Analyzing pollution, habitat loss, and the importance of sustainable practices.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we balance the need for economic development with the need for environmental conservation?
  2. 2What are the biological consequences of global climate change on local Irish ecosystems?
  3. 3How does the loss of genetic diversity within a species increase its risk of extinction?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - EcologyNCCA: Senior Cycle - Human Impact on the Ecosystem
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: The Living World: Senior Cycle Biology
Unit: Ecology and Environmental Biology
Period: Ecology

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