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SCM3201 Conservation Biology
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCI1185 Ecology
or
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life
 
Description:

This unit critically analyses the scientific basis of conservation practice and applies key biological theories to the special problems encountered in conservation. It deals primarily with the concept of biodiversity, and the application of population, evolutionary and landscape ecology in conservation management.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K57Bachelor of Science (Conservation&Wildlife Biology)
G85Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
MACLMACatchment and Land Management Major
SMCCBICONSERVATION BIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
SMCENVEnvironmental Management 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIENVEnvironmental Management Minor
MAEMANEnvironmental Management Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009