wcb3ac applications in conservation
APPLICATIONS IN CONSERVATION
WCB3AC
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This is an advanced study of wildlife and conservation biology 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.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Green
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (BIO2POS and either (WCB2IC or CBE2IC)) or WEM2QRM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CBE3AC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions students are expected to attend at least one of the two field trips offered during the semester
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practical conservation biology, Melb., | Prescribed | Lindenmayer, D., Burgman, M. | CSIRO. 2005 |
| Readings | Conservation biology in Australia. An introduction, Melb., | Recommended | New, T.R. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS. 2006 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review a published conservation management plan (Action Statement) for a particular Listed Species or Threatening Process using a set of criteria and present the review at a 'miniconference'.
- Activities:
- In lectures, students will be instructed in the conservation planning theory, management issues, concepts of sustainability and appropriate Australian environmental law. SMART objectives and their relationship to preparing a management plan are explained in a workshop. Criteria for reviewing Action Statements are also explained. Students work in self assigned groups and present findings as a group powerpoint presentation, however, assessment is of the style and content of the powerpoints and the level of critical thinking displayed, rather than speaking or teamwork.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Prepare a plan of management, including a budget justification, for an assigned conservation scenario using SMART objectives.
- Activities:
- In lectures, students will be instructed in the conservation planning theory, management issues, concepts of sustainability and appropriate Australian environmental law. SMART objectives and their relationship to preparing a management plan are explained in a workshop. Instruction on budgeting will be given in a workshop. The management plan will be submitted in two stages, before and after inclusion of a budget.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Explain; systematic conservation planning and its theoretical underpinnings; issues in the management of species, communities, ecosystems; the concept of sustainability; the basics of state and federal environmental law in Australia.
- Activities:
- In lectures, students will be instructed in conservation planning theory, management issues, concepts of sustainability and appropriate Australian environmental law. Invited speakers from the conservation industry deliver workshops. The ability to explain conservation concepts/issues will be assessed in written end-of-semester examinations and the group presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Green
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attend at least one of two field trips during semester (one 1 day and/or one 2 nights/2 days). Some tutorial classes will be replaced by field work and/or workshops"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical review of Action Statement | 10 | 01 | |
| Management Plan (pre & post budget inclusion) | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1.5-hour and one 3-hour end-of-semester examinations | 60 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Green
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attend at least one of two field trips during semester (one 1 day and/or one 2 nights/2 days). Some tutorial classes will be replaced by field work and/or workshops"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical review of Action Statement | 10 | 01 | |
| Management Plan (pre & post budget inclusion) | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1.5-hour and one 3-hour end-of-semester examinations | 60 | 03 |