Subject description
Factors and processes influencing the distribution and abundance of populations and diversity of species. Impacts of anthropogenic activities: habitat fragmentation, exotic invasions, disease, pollution and over harvesting populations. Tools for conservation: legislation, management options and policy frameworks, reserve design, translocation, in situ and ex situ conservation, methods for describing and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
BIOL361 - Conservation Biology
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:Weekly 2 hour lecture and 8 x 3 hour practicals
Assessment details
Critique of Paper for Genetics Poster
Country Conservation Profile
Translocation Plan
Literature review
Final Examination
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
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