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<p>The rapid and ongoing modification and degradation of natural ecosystems and species’ habitats is a global issue. In order to appropriately conserve and manage ecosystems and the habitat of threatened species to ensure their persistence we must understand the underlying processes that drive modification and degradation. We must also understand how and where to allocate conservation and management resources to better protect Earth’s ecosystems and threatened species. This unit explores in detail some of the current thinking and theoretical frameworks that underpin the conservation and management of natural ecosystems and threatened species both within Australia and Internationally. Topics investigated may include island biogeography, the SLOSS concept, landscape ecology, ecosystem resilience, policy and regulatory frameworks, threatened species management, human-wildlife conflict and indigenous land management.</p>
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<p>The unit explores the conservation and management of ecosystems and threatened species. Current thinking, theories and issues underpinning <br>
conservation and management strategies are considered, including island biogeography, landscape ecology, human-wildlife conflict, threatened species management, indigenous<br>
land management and ecosystem-scale conservation approaches.<br><br>
Topics may include: <br>
Island biogeography theory and its applications to management<br>
Landscape ecology and fragmentation<br>
Ecosystem resilience<br>
Ecosystem-scale conservation in action.<br>
Threatened species biology and management<br>
Human-wildlife conflict<br>
Comprehensive, adequate and representative conservation management.<br>
Indigenous land management.</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>The rapid and ongoing modification and degradation of natural ecosystems and species’ habitats is a global issue. In order to appropriately conserve and manage ecosystems and the habitat of threatened species to ensure their persistence we must understand the underlying processes that drive modification and degradation. We must also understand how and where to allocate conservation and management resources to better protect Earth’s ecosystems and threatened species. This unit explores in detail some of the current thinking and theoretical frameworks that underpin the conservation and management of natural ecosystems and threatened species both within Australia and Internationally. Topics investigated may include island biogeography, the SLOSS concept, landscape ecology, ecosystem resilience, policy and regulatory frameworks, threatened species management, human-wildlife conflict and indigenous land management.</p>
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<p>The unit explores the conservation and management of ecosystems and threatened species. Current thinking, theories and issues underpinning <br> conservation and management strategies are considered, including island biogeography, landscape ecology, human-wildlife conflict, threatened species management, indigenous<br> land management and ecosystem-scale conservation approaches.<br><br> Topics may include: <br> Island biogeography theory and its applications to management<br> Landscape ecology and fragmentation<br> Ecosystem resilience<br> Ecosystem-scale conservation in action.<br> Threatened species biology and management<br> Human-wildlife conflict<br> Comprehensive, adequate and representative conservation management.<br> Indigenous land management.</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/scenv3802">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>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV3800" target="_blank">SCENV3800</a>"</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>Evaluate the attributes of ecosystems and species focussing on the associated ecological theories that underpin their conservation and management.</p>
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<p>Describe key global issues that affect the conservation and management of ecosystems and species</p>
K3
<p>Discuss and debate contemporary approaches to conservation and management of ecosystems and species</p>
S1
<p>Examine, critically evaluate and synthesise published material and other resources that consider ecological conservation and management.</p>
S2
<p>Critically assess conservation plans and management actions, and apply problem solving.</p>
A1
<p>Apply ecological theory to conservation and management planning scenarios.</p>
A2
<p>Evaluate various issues which can affect successful conservation and management of ecosystems and species.</p>
A3
<p>Use knowledge of ecosystem function and threatened species biology to evaluate or develop conservation and management strategies.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Appraisal of theoretical and practical aspects of the conservation and management of ecosystems and threatened species described in the published literature or other media.</p>
<p>Reflective writing piece</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Authentic response to a conservation proposal or plan</p>
<p>Industry standard report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Scientific communication project relating to threatened species conservation</p>
<p>Digital media scientific output</p>
<p>20-40%</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>
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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.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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/scenv3802">View unit fees</a>
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