env3esb endangered species biology

ENDANGERED SPECIES BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

ENV3ESB

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

ENV3ESB is an advanced study of conservation biology in practice, relating in particular to the biology and management of threatened and endangered species. This subject will consider aspects of species biology critical to conserving threatened plants and animals. Lecture content will be covered in a case study format, using examples of present day endangered species. Topics covered vary each year, dependent on current issues in conservation, but include areas such as; endangered species listing, extinction, species triage, captive breeding, population modeling,conservation physiology, conservation genetics and invasive species. In addition, students will design a detailed management plan to use the La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary as the basis for the conservation of Victorian threatened species.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNick Murphy

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites WCB2IC or ZOO2FE or BOT2PDE or GEN2EGE or WEM2ALP or WEM2ARZ or BIO2POS

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects WCB3AC

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically review published conservation management plans present the results to an audience of peers

Activities:: In lectures, students will be instructed in the theory and concepts of species conservation, management issues, 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:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Prepare a plan of management, including a budget and justificaiton, for the conservation of a threatened species.

Activities:: In lectures, students will be instructed in the theory and concepts of species conservation, management issues, and appropriate Australian environmental law. Workshops will be run explaining SMART objectives, and their relationship to preparing a management plan, and instructions given on preparing a budget. Students will be given resources for undertaking a detailed assessment of species "current and future status". Students will be required to gather as much information as possible from relevent experts and managers to present a detailed plan.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Use a solid understanding of conservation science to review and rank (with justification) the work of their peers

Activities:: Students will work in groups to read the submitted action plans and undertake a ranking process to determine a priority list for the managemnt plans that are most desirable and most likely to succeed.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Explain the theory, concepts and issues of species conservation.

Activities:: The ability to explain conservation concepts/ issues will be assessed in all assessments including the written end-of-semester examinations.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Lawler

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Critical review of action statements	20 minute group presentation	10	01, 04
Species management plan	2000 words	30	02, 04
Critical ranking of management plan	500 words	10	03, 04
Final 2 hr exam	2 hours	50	04

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended