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Conservation of Australasian Wildlife - BIOL861
This unit deals with the theory and practice of the conservation of wild populations, with an emphasis on Australasian vertebrates. Lectures discuss the origins, diversity and evolutionary adaptations of the Australasian vertebrate fauna; current and emerging threats; and the theoretical aspects of wildlife conservation. Practical skills, including computer modelling, population monitoring, animal handling and experimental design, are taught in the laboratory and in the field.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Robert Harcourt |
| Prerequisites: |
GSE804 or GSE807 or (admission to MSc in Biodiversity Conservation or PGDipSc in Biodiversity Conservation or PGCertSc in Biodiversity Conservation or MClimCh or MMarScMgt or MEnv or MWldMgt or PGDipWldMgt) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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