Wildlife in Cities

Course aim

To provide students with the skills to critically evaluate the complex relationship between people and wildlife in cities.

Course content

• attitudes and behaviour towards urban wildlife
• the health, economic and other risks posed by urban wildlife
• the need to conserve urban wildlife despite these risks
• the benefits of urban wildlife conservation
• management strategies for engaging individuals and communities in the conservation of urban wildlife
  
  
  
  
  

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop	2 hours x 12 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork excursions)	6 hours x x 2

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

Assessment

Assignment 1: Practical Exercise, Assignment 2: Article, Assignment 3: Project Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.