Ecological, genetic and biogeographic principles underlying biological conservation; rationale for conservation; genetics and population dynamics of small populations; conservation problems relating to human-mediated threats to species. Project work consisting of submission of a research proposal relating to the conservation of indigenous biodiversity in New Zealand.
This paper is intended to provide a grounding in conservation biology for Wildlife Management students coming from non-biological science backgrounds. It is taught in conjunction with ZOOL 319, and in addition to the ZOOL 319 assignments and exam, there is project work consisting of submission of a research proposal relating to the conservation of indigenous biodiversity in New Zealand.
| Paper title | Conservation Biology for Wildlife Management |
|---|---|
| Paper code | WILM406 |
| Subject | Wildlife Management |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,655.16 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- ECOL 311, ZOOL 319
- Limited to
- PGDipWLM, MWLM
- Notes
- Approval from the Head of Department of Zoology is required for non-PGDipWLM students.
- 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.
