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BIOL3420 - Biodiversity and Conservation

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Project description

Conservation of populations, species and ecosystems are essential in maintaining biodiversity. Any loss or deterioration in the condition of biodiversity can compromise ecological and human wellbeing. This PACE unit covers the major themes of biodiversity and conservation: patterns of biodiversity, principles of conservation biology, human impacts and management principles. Topics include global biodiversity, threatening processes, protected areas, habitat fragmentation, restoration ecology, climate change impacts and management of threatened species. Practical work is conducted in two compulsory intensive sessions in collaboration with a partner organisation, one on campus during a weekend and the other off campus in Sydney for three consecutive days. This unit is beneficial for students interested in conservation and management of marine, freshwater and/or terrestrial ecosystems.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Evaluate the major patterns and services provided by biodiversity globally 2. Identify key threatening processes that lead to the loss of biodiversity, including those experienced through the PACE activity 3. Critically evaluate and synthesise diverse information sources on a current, real-world conservation issue, and communicate that understanding using a variety of techniques 4. Understand conservation management plans for practical application using principles of conservation biology 5. Evaluate the efficacy of new conservation management strategies in a professional context