James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

EV3255:03

Managing Rainforest Wildlife *

20 hours lectures, 23 hours practicals, 23 hours project. December block mode.

Available to students who have completed or (or equivalent), and .

Staff: Dr E Harding.

This subject provides students with an opportunity to expand and strengthen their conceptual and applied skills in addressing problems in the management and conservation of wildlife. This advanced subject will allow students possessing an existing theoretical understanding of ecology and environmental management to integrate knowledge from these fields through direct examination of wildlife conservation issues in tropical Queensland. Lectures will discuss worldwide issues impacting rainforest wildlife, including threatening processes and the various approaches for measuring and monitoring species and community health. Students will critically analyse case studies with the aid of geographic information systems and, by working in groups, develop approaches for management.

Learning Objectives:

1. develop skills in critically assessing wildlife conservation problems;
2. apply scientific knowledge and relevant principles of ecology and environmental management to current issues impacting rainforest wildlife in Queensland;
3. gain experience working in collaborative, interdisciplinary groups and in giving presentations.

Assessment by final examination (30%); final project report (30%); individual presentation (20%); group presentation (20%).