BIO2042

Conservation Biology (6 points)

(SCI)

Leader: Associate Professor Alan Lill

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit deals with the environmental problems caused by humans and solutions to redress them. Factors responsible for recent losses of plant and animal species include habitat degradation, pollution, the introduction of exotic species and overexploitation of natural resources. Conservation measures to reduce or eliminate the cause of species extinctions, including captive breeding and reintroduction of endangered species and the storage of genetic material in seed and clone banks, are explored. Demographic and genetic problems involved in conserving small populations are discussed.

Assessment: Theory examination (2 hours): 50% + Practical assessment (1 class): 5% + Issues paper (1500 words): 20% + Project: 25%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical (or equivalent)

Prohibitions: LSC1644, ENV2726