- Course Code
- BI 2505
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr P M Thompson and Dr S J Woodin
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
Available only to students in programme year 2 or above.
Overview
This course aims to provide a basic understanding of the principles of conservation biology, using a wide range of case studies from local Scottish habitats and species to those in more diverse tropical systems. It provides an overview of the nature, value and threats to biodiversity and details the problems faced by small populations of plants and animals. Whilst focusing on scientific aspects of conservation biology, this inter-disciplinary course covers the legislative, ethical, economic and management frameworks in which practical conservation action is taken. The course has been designed to be suitable for both biologists and non-biologists.
Structure
12 weeks - 3 lectures per week and 6 three-hour tutorial/practical/fieldwork sessions.
To pass this course, a pass must be achieved in BOTH the theory exam and the in-course assessment.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%) and in-course assessment of practical reports and written work (40%).
Resit: A resit exam, in the same format as the main exam. This may contain material from both the practical and lecture components of the course.