Conservation Biology Major
Code MAAALF
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About this Major
Biodiversity starts with diverse thinking.
In this major, you’ll learn the knowledge and skills required to help protect our precious ecosystems, including the ability to analyse complex interplays between humans and the natural world and devise approaches to important conservation issues.
Code MAAALF
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCI1183 | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 |
| SCI1185 | Ecology | 15 |
| SCI2116 | Diversity of Life | 15 |
| SCI2117 | Genetics | 15 |
| SCI2118 | Australian Biota | 15 |
| SCI1192 | Physical Environments | 15 |
| SCI2112 | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 15 |
| SCB3201 | Studies in Ecology | 15 |
| SCM3201 | Conservation Biology | 15 |
| SCI3115 | Wildlife Management | 15 |
Note: Students with ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent) should enroll in SCC1111 General Chemistry or SCC1250 Inorganic Chemistry in place of SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical conservation biology situations.
- Analyse experimental and field data using approaches in conservation biology.
- Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to conservation biology problems.
- Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
- Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
- Apply own learning to professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This major is relevant to those seeking careers in government agencies, non-government organisations and industries that undertake environmental impact assessments and manage specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions) or species conservation programs.
Possible future job titles
Biodiversity Manager, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Environmental Consultant, Wildlife Conservation Worker, Environmental Educator, Sanctuary Manager, Natural Resource Officer, Biologist, Bushland Supervisor, Environmental Management Officer, Zoologist
This Major can be studied in the following courses
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