Conservation Biology and Biodiversity - BIOS3071


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
	Contact: Sherwin,William Bruce
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 5
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Excluded: BIOS3671
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)

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: Field excursions are compulsory and will involve expense to individual students.