Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA332

2012  KGA332  Fauna Conservation Management

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA332 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *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 (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Humans are causing species extinctions at a rate not seen in the last 65 million years. This unit examines the main reasons for the global decline in animal populations and explores the options to help conserve them. Fauna Conservation Management studies local and international examples of successes and failures to critically examine some of the theory and practice behind conservation. Topics covered include how conservation choices are made, the past and present role of zoos, the importance of conserving communities of animals and their ecological function, and the control of invasive species. The roles of policy development, legislation, activism and private versus public initiatives are also explored. The unit will train students in the formulation of fauna assessment and management plans, including species recovery plans, and their evaluation. The practical work encourages students to apply learned principles to a local fauna conservation challenge. Through guided reading, critical thinking, data collection and analysis, students will be able to propose workable solutions.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

2-hr exam (50%), a 2000-word field-based management plan (30%), 2000 word essay (20%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 x 1-hr lectures weekly, 3 days of fieldwork (some weekends to be negotiated), and 4 x3-hr practicals as data interpretation assignments.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
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INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

2 from: KGA202, KGA204, KGA205, KGA213, KGA223 or 25% Level 200 Zoology

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

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