2009 Course Handbook
SCED823: Biological Conservation
This unit covers the development and importance of conservation biology and biodiversity. It includes the translocations and reintroductions, landscape and restoration ecology and the management and recovery of endangered species. It considers the design of reserves for nature conservation and the role of behaviour in conservation biology. It covers conservation genetics, exotic species and biological invasions, and the exploitation and management of wild populations.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year
(On Campus session: No session) X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Professor Will Stock (ECU) |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science |