Description
The course examines the scientific basis for conservation and reviews global threats to biodiversity.
The relevance of key areas of biology, such as genetics and ecology, to conservation management are emphasised using examples of primate, bird and plant genetic resource conservation.
A smaller scale, local approach to conservation is also illustrated by looking at the effect of practical management regimes on populations and communities.
The module aims:
- To illustrate the central importance of conservation and biodiversity issues to environmental protection and human well-being
- To place the wider aspects of conservation within the framework of biological sciences
- To illustrate the role of contemporary biological research within habitat, species and genetic conservation initiatives
Delivery
- 20 hrs lectures
- 10 hrs seminars
Assessment
- Group Seminar presentation: 10%
- Grant application: 30%
- 3 hour written examination (essay based): 60%