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    Overview

    The ecological, genetic and bioenergetic principles underlying biological conservation; genetics and population dynamics of small populations; conservation problems relating to habitat, food, competition and predation.

    This paper is valuable for students with an interest in conservation, as well as people working in conservation agencies (e.g. Department of Conservation or non-governmental organisations).

    About this paper

    Paper title Conservation Biology
    Subject Zoology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    54 200-level points from Science Schedule C
    Restriction
    ECOL 311, WILM 406
    Recommended Preparation
    ECOL 111 and ECOL 212
    Schedule C
    Science
    Eligibility
    The paper requires a basic biology background.
    Contact
    zoology@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Professor Philip Seddon
    Professor Yolanda van Heezik
    Professor Bruce Robertson

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    The course material refers to recently published research in scientific journals.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Conservation Biology students will gain an understanding of the basic ecological principles underlying conservation. Students will be able to gather and analyse information and answer questions about conservation and will be able to apply their knowledge to discuss and solve real-life problems. Above all students will have an appreciation of the need for and an ability to apply critical thinking, scientific rigour and a systematic approach to conservation problems.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 13:00-16:50 41
    Monday 14:00-16:50 30-35, 37-40
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