BZ3740 - Wildlife Ecology and Management
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
This subject presents the theory and practice of the management of terrestrial vertebrates, with a strong emphasis on wildlife management in Australia. What impacts terrestrial biodiversity?, how does ecology factor in?, and how should we manage areas? Topics covered include: sustainable harvesting, fire, grazing, invasive species, managing protected areas, living with wildlife, and disease. Detailed case studies of Australian examples are used, particularly from tropical north Queensland. A 4-day fieldtrip to a cattle station draws on the principles learnt. There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.
There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.
Learning Outcomes
- familiarity with current problems, practices and controversies in wildlife management in Australia;
- familiarity with practical problems and methodologies in wildlife management;
- familiarity with ecological theory as the scientific basis of wildlife management;
- familiarity with factors determining diversity and abundance of terrestrial vertebrates.
| Assumed Knowledge: | Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of principles of population and community ecology (BZ2440 or equivalent). |
| Prerequisites: | BZ2440 OR MB2060 OR BZ2880 OR 3CP of level 2 BZ |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | BZ5740 ZL3205 ZL5205 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Conrad Hoskin |
| Contact hours: |
|
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); assignments (25%); field trip report (25%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.