Overview

This unit examines the ways in which multiple forms of global change interact to drive the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Solutions for securing biodiversity and ecosystem services and ensuring the protection and sustainable use of renewable resources are discussed. The unit uses relevant policies and management approaches by … For more content click the Read More button below. You will develop their understanding of the concepts and the skills needed for translating and integrating scientific evidence into decision-making for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. To enhance this understanding you will collaborate with peers and experts to develop their capacity to use biological knowledge and evidence in professional planning, management and conservation.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Bob Wong

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Nicholas Deal

Teaching approach

Online learning
Role play
Peer assisted learning
Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Biodiversity assessment
2 - Online quizzes
3 - Participation, completion and quality of class activity

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Environmental security