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Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

This module is designed to give students from a diversity of backgrounds a solid grounding in the basic principles of conservation biology. After an introduction to the major threats to global biodiversity, the module will explore a series of broad conservation themes. It will begin by focusing on the species level, exploring some of the particular threats faced, why species become rare and endangered, and what measures can be taken to halt or reverse population declines and how populations of threatened species can be restored. The module then adopts a habitat and ecosystem focus, working up from a consideration of specific habitats and their management to a landscape approach and exploring methods for repairing damaged habitats and ecosystems.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the biological principles behind the conservation of species and habitats, including the main threats to survival and how these threats can be managed

Critically analyse and assess different approaches and methods for the conservation and restoration of populations and habitats

Integrate, synthesise and critically assess the conservation implications of research findings from the primary scientific literature

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Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Ellen Rotheray

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