| Short Description: | Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 050999 - Environmental Studies not else |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Version produced : | 5 March 2021 |
Other requisites
Recommended Pre-requisite: REN1201.
Synopsis
The course incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to the study of biodiversity and conservation, with a foundation in ecological theory and principles as a basis for the conservation and management of natural, production and disturbed systems. The concept of biodiversity, key threatening processes and theories regarding extinction and biodiversity loss are examined . The impact of humans on the Earth's biodiversity and current practices and problems in conservation are also examined, in both global and regional settings.
Course offers
| Semester | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2, 2021 | On-campus | Toowoomba |
| Semester 2, 2021 | Online |