Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Conservation Biology for Wildlife Conservation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Wildlife Conservation |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- ECOL 311, WILM 406, ZOOL 319
- Limited to
- PGDipWLC, MWLC
- Notes
- Approval from the Head of Department of Zoology is required for non-PGDipWLC/MWLC students.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: 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.
- Be able to gather and analyse information and answer questions about conservation.
- Be able to apply their knowledge to discuss and solve real-life problems.
- Develop an appreciation of the need for and an ability to apply critical thinking, scientific rigour and a systematic approach to conservation problems.