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SCENV3800 - Ecosystems Conservation and Management
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<p>The rapid and ongoing modification and degradation of habitat and natural ecosystems is a global issue. In order to appropriately conserve and manage ecosystems to ensure their resilience to withstand further change we must understand their underlying patterns, processes and dynamics. The question of how and where to allocate conservation resources is complex and challenging. This unit explores in detail some of the current thinking and theoretical frameworks that underpin ecosystem conservation and management, including island biogeography, the SLOSS concept, landscape ecology, indigenous land management and ecosystem resilience.</p>
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<p>The content in this unit explores in detail approaches to ecosystem conservation and management that promotes ecological resilience. The current thinking, theories and paradigms underpinning ecosystem conservation and management are considered, including landscape ecology, island biogeography, indigenous land management and ecosystem-scale conservation approaches. <br>
•Island biogeography applications.<br>
•Landscape ecology.<br>
•Ecosystem resilience.<br>
•Comprehensive, adequate and representative conservation management.<br>
•Indigenous land management.<br>
•Ecosystem-scale conservation in action.</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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Unit description
<p>The rapid and ongoing modification and degradation of habitat and natural ecosystems is a global issue. In order to appropriately conserve and manage ecosystems to ensure their resilience to withstand further change we must understand their underlying patterns, processes and dynamics. The question of how and where to allocate conservation resources is complex and challenging. This unit explores in detail some of the current thinking and theoretical frameworks that underpin ecosystem conservation and management, including island biogeography, the SLOSS concept, landscape ecology, indigenous land management and ecosystem resilience.</p>
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<p>The content in this unit explores in detail approaches to ecosystem conservation and management that promotes ecological resilience. The current thinking, theories and paradigms underpinning ecosystem conservation and management are considered, including landscape ecology, island biogeography, indigenous land management and ecosystem-scale conservation approaches. <br> •Island biogeography applications.<br> •Landscape ecology.<br> •Ecosystem resilience.<br> •Comprehensive, adequate and representative conservation management.<br> •Indigenous land management.<br> •Ecosystem-scale conservation in action.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv3800">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV2200" target="_blank">SCENV2200</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV2500" target="_blank">SCENV2500</a>"</p>
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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>Evaluate the nature of ecosystems and the associated ecological theories that underpin their conservation and management.</p>
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<p>Appraise key global issues that affect ecosystem conservation and management.</p>
K3
<p>Express reasoned opinions regarding contemporary approaches to ecosystem conservation and management.</p>
S1
<p>Examine, critically evaluate and synthesise published and other information that considers ecosystem conservation and management.</p>
S2
<p>Determine appropriate actions and approaches to address ecosystem conservation and management.</p>
S3
<p>Develop skills in critically assessing conservation plans.</p>
A1
<p>Apply ecological theory to conservation and management planning scenarios.</p>
A2
<p>Evaluate various issues which can affect ecosystem conservation and management and apply knowledge to recommend conservation and management strategies.</p>
A3
<p>Use knowledge of ecosystem function and conservation management to evaluate or develop conservation plans</p>
Assessment
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<p>Tutorial discussions based on theoretical and practical aspects of ecosystem conservation and management described in the published literature or other media.</p>
<p>Tutorial discussions and associated freewrites and reflections</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Critically review an existing conservation management plan including justified recommendations for change</p>
<p>Major assignment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Demonstration, application and interpretation of knowledge and skills.</p>
<p>End of semester test</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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>
FedTASK
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
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.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
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:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv3800">View unit fees</a>
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