This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit provides an overview of concepts and methods for conservation biology including the conceptual foundations of conservation biology, solving conservation biology problems and statistical methods for measuring biodiversity. The syllabus includes definitions of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, and the frameworks and measurement methods used for biodiversity analysis and protection. Students learn to utilise various methods, to recommend appropriate indicators/surrogates of biodiversity and to evaluate the tools, strategies and mechanisms used to address marine and coastal biodiversity issues.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Conservation Biology |
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| Unit code | JFA511 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity |
| Coordinator | Dr Andy Fischer |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly for 13 weeks, 2 h lectures, 2 h tutorials, 0 practicals, 5 day Field camp and field trips through out semester. |
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| Assessment | Coursework: 50% Examination: 50%. Coursework = tutorial reports 30%, field camp report 20% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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