BZ5740 - Wildlife Ecology and Management
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods, Master of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma of Science, Graduate Certificate of Science, Bachelor of Science (Advanced), Graduate Certificate of Development Practice, Graduate Diploma of Development Practice, Master of Science and Master of Development Practice.
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.
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 an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study. They should have a good understanding of principles of population and community ecology (BZ5440 or equivalent). |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | BZ3740 ZL3205 ZL5205 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Conrad Hoskin |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); essays (20%); field trip report (15%). |
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.