BZ3740 - Wildlife Ecology and Management
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject presents the theory and practice of the management of terrestrial vertebrates,
with a strong emphasis on wildlife management in Australia. What impacts terrestrial
biodiversity?, how does ecology factor in?, and how should we manage areas? Topics
covered include: sustainable harvesting, fire, grazing, invasive species, managing
protected areas, living with wildlife, and disease. Detailed case studies of Australian
examples are used, particularly from tropical north Queensland. A 4-day fieldtrip
to Wambiana cattle station draws on the principles learnt. There are additional charges
for this subject; please contact the College for details.
There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.
Learning Outcomes
- familiarity with current problems, practices and controversies in wildlife management
in Australia;
- familiarity with practical problems and methodologies in wildlife management;
- familiarity with ecological theory as the scientific basis of wildlife management;
- familiarity with factors determining diversity and abundance of terrestrial vertebrates.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (40%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of principles
of population and community ecology (BS2460 or equivalent).
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Prerequisites: |
BS2460 OR MB2060 OR 3CP of level 2 BZ |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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BZ5740 ZL3205 ZL5205 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Conrad Hoskin. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours workshops
- 20 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- 32 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.