James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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BZ3215 - Conservation Biology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | (BS1001 OR BZ1001 OR BZ1005) AND (BS2460 OR BZ2440 OR BZ2880 OR MB2060) AND (BS1007 OR BZ1007 OR BZ1006 OR ZL1001 OR BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR BT1001 OR BZ1003 OR AG1003) |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- The application of principles from population ecology, community ecology and genetics to the conservation of threatened populations and communities. Topics include: causes of extinction; stochastic population modelling; genetics in conservation; concepts in biodiversity; systematic conservation planning; case studies.
Learning Outcomes
- development of critical faculties in the use of theory-based techniques and guidelines for management
- familiarity with current theories and controversies in conservation biology
- understanding of the interface between theory and practice in conservation
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (23%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Critical Analysis - (27%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of first and second year biology and ecology.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BZ5215 ZL3204 ZL5204
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Compulsory tutorial each week) |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf Professor Will Edwards |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf Professor Will Edwards |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Compulsory tutorial each week) |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf Professor Will Edwards |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf Professor Will Edwards |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 2, External Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Lin Schwarzkopf |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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