BIOL573-17A (HAM)

Conservation Biology

15 Points

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
School of Science

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Convenor(s)

Kevin Collier

Kevin Collier
5169
R.2.16
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kevin.collier@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Clare Browne

Clare Browne
9394
R.2.26
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clare.browne@waikato.ac.nz

Brendan Hicks

Brendan Hicks
4661
R.2.14
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brendan.hicks@waikato.ac.nz

Ian Hogg

Ian Hogg
4139
R.2.22
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ian.hogg@waikato.ac.nz

Pip Wallace

Pip Wallace
9167
HI.2.03
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pip.wallace@waikato.ac.nz

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Placement Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

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: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the general principles of conservation biology, with special attention to the threatened species of New Zealand.


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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a series of ten compulsory seminars, plus associated reading and assignments.

The Thursday seminar will start promptly at 11am.


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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • demonstrate the art and habit of critical reading of the published literature;
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  • critically evaluate study design and problem solve in conservation science;
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  • perceive significant applications of biological reasoning to the practical problems of conservation science.
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Assessment

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All components of this paper are compulsory.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Student Contributions to Discussions
10
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Seminar presentations
20
  • Presentation: In Class
3. Essay
12 May 2017
5:00 PM
20
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
4. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Online Support

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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access pdfs of lecture notes and powerpoints, lecture recordings, and reading material. There are also discussion forums where you can both ask and answer questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.


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Workload

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Session attendance 20 h

Readings for Formal Seminars 40 h

Student Seminars 20 h

Essay 20 h

Exam preparation 50 h


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Linkages to Other Papers

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It is beneficial to take this paper in conjunction with BIOL564 Restoration Ecology.


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Prerequisite(s)

BIOL312, BIOL333, BIOL338 or equivalent.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

BIOL533

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