Conservation Biology (8898.2)
| Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
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| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths |
| Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Science |
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Availability
This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:
- Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/2012 End Date: 31/12/2012
- Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2016
Syllabus
This unit will develop student knowledge of the principles and paradigms in conservation biology, ecological models, and adaptive management. Integration with a field-based, real-world conservation case study will provide a direct link between students, the complexities of conservation problems and possible future careers. Each will be illustrated with case studies from Australia and internationally, as appropriate.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of biological conservation;
2. use basic skills to incorporate ecological theory tools in the management of species conservation;
3. conduct a detailed appraisal and analysis of real-world problems of conservation relevance;
4. demonstrate well-developed scientific thinking and writing skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Contact Hours
4 hours per week.
Prerequisites
6920 Principles of Ecology AND
6916 Ecology and Biodiversity
Corequisites
NONE.
Assumed Knowledge
NONE
Incompatible Units
NONE.
Equivalent Units
8782 Conservation Biology