Module Details
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Title ADVANCED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Code ENVS423
Coordinator Prof CL Parr
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Kate.Parr@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with an appreciation of the variety of approaches used in conservation and the value of a long-term perspective.


Specifically the module aims to provide students with :

  • An understanding of changes in paradigms underlying ecology and conservation
  • An understanding of the strategies used in conservation management, in situ, ex situ, and from global to local
  • An insight into the science of restoration ecology
and 
  • Enable students to develop specific skills including essay writing, presentations, critical evaluation
  • Help students to gain both team-building skills and the ability to plan and execute work independently.


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Understand and summarize how ecological and conservation paradigms have changed over time

Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and approaches used in conservation management

Critique and analyse published materials and synthesize into appropriate argument

Design, orally communicate and critique approaches to conservation management.

Syllabus
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The selection of topics covered by staff will vary dependent on personal interests, but will cover a range of topics including conservation management, restoration and long-term ecology. 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lecture

Group-work - Presentations, debate, discussion

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 14
Lecture
        8
Presentations, debate, discussion
22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  max 1500 words  Semester 2 (before week 12)  80  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay 
Coursework  max 20 minutes in le  Semester 2 (before week 12)  20  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Group presentation of a protected area management plan There is no reassessment opportunity, Group exercise Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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