UNSW Handbook Course - Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

Conservation Biology and Biodiversity - BIOS3071


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
	Contact: Sherwin,William Bruce
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	Contact Hours per Week: 5
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Excluded: BIOS3671
	Offered: Semester 1 2005
	Fee Band: 2

Description

Applications of community biology, population ecology and genetics to management of environmental problems in nature and artificial ecosystems, including Australian examples. Nature and importance of global diversity. Management and design of programs for the conservation of species and ecosystems, including reserves, off-site conservation, and computer simulations.

Assumed knowledge: BIOS1101 and BIOS1201

Note/s: Field excursions are compulsory and will involve expense to individual students. Students should consult the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences website for laboratory registration details (www.bees.unsw.edu.au).

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