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Conservation Biology Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code MAAALF

Conservation biology is the study of biodiversity with the goal of devising management strategies to preserve both plant and animal species and their biological communities. This major focuses on the knowledge and skills required to understand the significance of biodiversity and why it is in decline worldwide. Students develop the ability to analyse complex interplays between humans and the natural world, and devise approaches to tackle important conservation issues.

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This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Robert DAVIS

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical conservation biology situations.
  2. Analyse experimental and field data using approaches in conservation biology.
  3. Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to conservation biology problems.
  4. Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
  8. Apply own learning to professional practice.

Related Careers

Biodiversity Manager, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Environmental Consultant, Wildlife Conservation Worker, Environmental Educator, Sanctuary Manager, Natural Resource Officer, Biologist, Bushland Supervisor, Environmental Management Officer, Zoologist

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.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCI1187Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1183Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI2116Diversity of Life15
SCI2117Genetics15
SCI2118Australian Biota15
SCI1192Physical Environments15
SCI2112Molecular Biology and Biochemistry15
SCB3201Studies in Ecology15
SCM3201Conservation Biology15
SCI3115Wildlife Management15

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.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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