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SCENV2804 - Invasive Species: Ecology, Management and Challenges
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<p>This unit provides a detailed coverage of the impact, ecology, control and management of invasive species in diverse settings, including natural and protected areas, agricultural landscapes and in human society. The impacts explored include ecological, commercial and financial impacts through to the impacts that invasive species have on native species management, including the significant threats posed to native species conservation. The ongoing impacts and future scenarios in the face of a changing climate are considered, as are those around biosecurity.</p>
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<p>The content of this unit explores issues related to the impact of native and introduced invasive species and covers topics around the recognition and suitable control techniques of weed species/plant disease (including managing herbicide resistance), and challenges associated with managing different categories of pest animals/disease. Additional topics consider biosecurity concerns, global change and future distribution of invasive species.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit provides a detailed coverage of the impact, ecology, control and management of invasive species in diverse settings, including natural and protected areas, agricultural landscapes and in human society. The impacts explored include ecological, commercial and financial impacts through to the impacts that invasive species have on native species management, including the significant threats posed to native species conservation. The ongoing impacts and future scenarios in the face of a changing climate are considered, as are those around biosecurity.</p>
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<p>The content of this unit explores issues related to the impact of native and introduced invasive species and covers topics around the recognition and suitable control techniques of weed species/plant disease (including managing herbicide resistance), and challenges associated with managing different categories of pest animals/disease. Additional topics consider biosecurity concerns, global change and future distribution of invasive species.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2804">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1001" target="_blank">SCBIO1001</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1001" target="_blank">SCENV1001</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1002" target="_blank">SCENV1002</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed SCENV2800</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Understand and describe the traits that define invasive species, both native and introduced.</p>
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<p>Recognise significant invasive species categories that exist in the Australian landscape and understand their origin, and the invasion curve.</p>
K3
<p> Identify and evaluate the impact of significant invasive species that are, or have the potential to become, a threat to agriculture, the environment (natural and modified), or human values in Australia. </p>
K4
<p>Develop a broad understanding of the management techniques and challenges associated with the control of different invasive species and appreciate how these vary according to the type of invasive species.</p>
K5
<p>Understand biosecurity concerns around potential risk species point of entry, prevention and mitigation.</p>
S1
<p>Learn how to use weed identification tools and resources.</p>
S2
<p>Carry out a site assessment and report on evidence of invasive species impact.</p>
S3
<p>Consult relevant scientific literature and appropriate websites and recommend a suitable management strategy for a particular situation.</p>
S4
<p>Evaluate control methods and approaches to manage elevated invasive species populations.</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge of invasive plant species and use of suitable resources to identify common weed species in the field and in a laboratory setting.</p>
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<p>Develop survey strategies to monitor invasive species in the landscape.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate the capacity to critically evaluate suitable literature on invasive species control and management, including challenges, and present findings to a relevant audience.</p>
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<p>Contextualise knowledge and skills developed during fieldtrip and tutorials to engage in a meaningful way with Industry and community.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Task 1. Invasive plant ecology and management study.</p>
<p>Assignment, which may include a visual and written component.</p>
<p>25-45%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S1, S3, S4, A3, A4
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<p>Task 2: Investigating invasive animal issues and related management concerns</p>
<p>Assignment, which may include a written report and an oral presentation.</p>
<p>25-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S3, S4, A3, A4
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<p>Task 3. Review of learning, understanding and skills practices.</p>
<p>Scenario-based management solutions and practical skills assessment, related to tutorials and field excursion.</p>
<p>25-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2804">View unit fees</a>
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