This project may consist of

a) a laboratory investigation,
b) a field investigation,
c) a theoretical population biology investigation,
d) the production of a research technology handbook,
e) an investigation which has a strong biology conservation component, e.g. an examination of the economics of conservation or the historical record of animals or plants in Australia or New Zealand, or
f) the preparation of some educational material which is to be used for conservation purposes, e.g. a handbook which describes how to look after a particular species.

Assessment is based on a paper to be presented in a scientific journal format, and through a seminar which all students are expected to attend. The Conservation Project should include a technology or a methodology component (computer-, lab- or field-based) which extends the student's professional capacity in a significant way.

There are no set lectures, but each student must arrange a program of consultations throughout the semester with academic supervisors. A list of potential projects and supervisors is supplied, together with examples of projects which students have done in previous years. Students are encouraged to interact with municipal and state government, community groups and appropriate industry bodies for possible projects.