Courses & Units
Ecosystem Conservation KGA516
Hobart
Introduction
Ecosystem Conservation offers students a pathway to understanding the core ideas behind ecology and conservation biology. You will gain knowledge, skills and investigative abilities to discuss and write about the issues surrounding conservation management around the world. In practical work you will develop an ability to carry out ecological fieldwork. You will address concepts and processes of ecosystems, discuss the role of disturbances, and survey for flora and fauna. You will apply theory to management and conservation in an area of your choice. This unit will give you sufficient understanding to be able to critically assess arguments related to conservation biology, provide skills to contribute invaluably to environmental management, and prepare you to work in nature conservation in Australia and overseas.
Summary
| Unit name | Ecosystem Conservation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA516 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the main components of an ecosystem and the processes, such as disturbance, that underlie its functioning
- Apply ecological theory and the associated management to an ecosystem of your choice
- Critique your peer’s work using your developing knowledge of ecological theory and ecosystem management.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050999 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | not applicable | $5,566.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KGE513 AND KGE813 AND KGA332Teaching
| Assessment | Log/Workbook (10%)|Portfolio (20%)|Discussion posts (online) (25%)|Peer based assessments (30%)|Discussion posts (online) (15%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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