env3esb endangered species biology and management
ENDANGERED SPECIES BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
ENV3ESB
2020
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 for long-term survival and recovery . This subject considers 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 may include; endangered species listing, extinction, species triage, captive breeding, population modelling, conservation physiology, conservation genetics and community ecology. In addition, students will design a detailed management plan (including consideration of the environmental, social, political and economic dimensions) to use the La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary as the basis for the conservation of Victorian threatened species. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential, which entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems; now and in the future.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNick Murphy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesGEN2EGE OR BOT2PDE OR ZOO2FE OR WCB2IC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsWCB3AC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
An Introduction to Conservation Biology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPrimack and Sher
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford university Press
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNick Murphy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical review of action statements (15 min group presentation - 375 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| Species management plan (2000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO4 |
| Critical ranking of species conservation (500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |
| Final 2 hr exam | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |