Biology Minor (Level 3)
Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 3)
Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 3)
The module in Conservation Biology takes a practical approach to introduce students to the many threats to Earth's biodiversity and how conservation can be used to protect species, habitats and ecosystems from human-caused extinction. Through the use of field-based tutorials and a virtual fieldtrip, students will produce a conservation management plan for a site of biological, geological and historical importance, demonstrating the often conflicting interests that have to be taken into consideration. Guest speakers from conservation organisations (e.g., zoos, etc) and site visits will be used to demonstrate the various practical aspects of conserving nature.
2. Provide current evidence (from both primary and secondary sources) for issues relating to climate change and its impact on biodiversity will be achieved by assessments: 2
3. Critically appraise the role of conservation programmes in maintaining biodiversity will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
4. Evaluate the conservation status of a habitat and devise a management plan to enhance biodiversity will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
9 hours of tutorials (lab and field-based)
121 hours of independent study
2 hours examination
3000 word management plan appraising conservation value of a selected site, including an extended Phase 1 habitat assessment and detailing how biodiversity could be enhanced.
Students to answer 2 out of 5 essay questions
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