Conservation Biology

Course aim

To acquire knowledge of the principles of conservation biology expected from anyone working in the fields of biodiversity conservation, environmental and park management.

Course content

Why conserve, biodiversity, extinction, population genetics, risk assessment, carrying capacity, private and public conservation, island biogeography theory, captive breeding, re-introduction biology, global issues of conservation management, wildlife management.

Textbook(s)

New, T. R. 2006, Conservation biology in Australia: an introduction, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 2023	Ecology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 x 2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (Field trip or mini conference)	1 half-day x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Minister briefing , Quiz 1, Quiz 2

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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