Life Sciences

Conservation Biology I

Module code: C1148
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Online seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework, Multiple choice questions

After an introduction to the major threats to global biodiversity, you'll explore a series of broad conservation themes.

The first half of the module will focus on the species level, exploring:

• some of the particular threats faced
• why species become rare and endangered
• what measures can be taken to halt or reverse population declines
• how populations of threatened species can be restored.

The module then adopts a habitat and ecosystem focus, working up from a consideration of specific habitats and their management to a landscape approach and exploring methods for repairing damaged habitats and ecosystems.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the biological principles behind the conservation of species and habitats, including the main threats to their survival and how to minimise those threats
• Identify and assess different approaches and methods for the conservation and restoration of populations and habitats
• Integrate, review and critically assess material from primary and secondary literature sources and present that information in a clear and logical manner
• Integrate, review and critically assess material from primary and secondary literature sources