Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
CBE3AC, 2010
| Subject Code: | CBE3AC |
| Subject Short Title: | APPLICATIONS IN CONSERVATION |
| Credit Points: | 30.0 |
| Subject Description: | This is an advanced study of conservation biology and ecology in practice, relating in particular to biodiversity assessment, species and ecosystem management and conservation law. Biodiversity assessment will consider the determination and mapping of biodiversity, the modelling of distribution and habitat and reserve area selection. Species management will consider aspects of the captive breeding of species, population viability analysis and species re-introduction. Ecosystem management will consider the aims, goals and monitoring of management, the meanings of 'sustainability' and the processes by which it can be achieved in ecosystems. Conservation policy will consider the legal framework of biodiversity and environmental protection, legislation in Australia and overseas, international treaties and the practical application of policy within Australia. |
| Prerequisites: | CBE2IC or CBE21IC |
| Class Requirements: | four 1-hour lectures and two 4-hour practicals (or equivalent field work, tutorials or workshops) per week. |
| Work Experience Indicator: | Student is not undertaking work experience in industry |
| Available to 'Study Abroad' students: | Y |
Assessment:
| Assessment Type | % | Comments |
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| two 3-hour examinations | 70 | |
| practical assignments and reports (equivalent to 2,500 words). | 30 | |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Practical conservation biology, Melb., | Lindenmayer, D., Burgman, M. | CSIRO. 2005 |
| Recommended | Conservation biology in Australia. An introduction, Melb., | New, T.R. | Oxford University Press. 2006 |
Subject Coordinator: Dr Pete Green
| Subject Availability |
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| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr Pete Green |
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