Unit details
Prerequisites
RBF1310 - Biology 1
RBF1320 - Biology 2
RBF2610 - Fundamentals of Ecology
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Formulate a theoretical basis on which to base conservation and sustainability management decisions; | ||
2. | Evaluate and implement ecological and genetic principles to the conservation and management of plant and animal species and populations, and ecosystems in an ethical and fact-based manner; | ||
3. | Work individually and collectively to critically assess and formulate conservation management actions as they apply to in-situ and ex-situ conservation programs; | ||
4. | Argue, debate and report in written and oral form, conservation programs and principles to a range of end-users groups; and | ||
5. | Critically analyse a range of data types and published literature to support and justify sound decision-making processes in relation to conservation and sustainability. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Essay | Essay | 30% |
Report | Field Report | 50% |
Presentation | Community participation and presentation | 20% |
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