wem3rmb cons biology
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
WEM3RMB
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This unit aims to provide an understanding of natural resource management within an ecological context, by consideration of the following topics. Conservation biology, identification and restoration of threatened ecosystems, management of invading or pest species, design of ecosystem reserves, single species and whole community conservation, managing community change and succession, environmental policy and legislation, the structure of environmental law in Australia and the management of renewable and non- renewable resources.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorDennis Black
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites WEM2PEE and WEM2FFA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDennis Black
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 4.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 15 minute verbal presentation | 5 | |
| one 2000-word practical report | 20 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 3-hour written examination | 50 | |
| two class debates | 5 |