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BI3806: CONSERVATION IN PRACTICE (2023-2024)

Last modified: 19 Dec 2023 11:16


Course Overview

This course examines the practical interface between conservation theories and implementation, examining how conservation approaches are applied in practice to conserve species, habitats and ecosystems, to inform policy-makers and to integrate stakeholders.

This is an interactive course that encourages debate and discussion. The course aims to bridge the gap between the theory you will have learnt in second year Conservation Biology and the applied conservation issues of today. You will be able to meet a range of academics, as well as policy advisers and practitioners from various organisations through a field visit and guest speakers, and we hope this will enhance your awareness and enjoyment of the subject.

The lectures, discussions and fieldtrip will provide insights into the professional environmental sector which may influence your career decisions. By producing a research grant proposal, an infographic and critiquing current conservation topics, you will gain practice in skills relevant to the practical implementation of conservation goals, providing you with the opportunity to develop transferable skills in synthesising information, critical evaluation and research project design.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Thomas Bodey

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4
  • One of Biology (BI) or Ecology (EK) or Environmental Sciences (EV) or Forestry (FY) or Plant Science (PL) or Zoology (ZO)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course includes:

  • exploration of the rationale and approaches to conservation and the use of evidence in conservation decision-making
  • examination of conservation paradigms and frameworks including rewilding and ecosystem services
  • discussion of the impacts of colonialism on conservation
  • an insight into relevant social science techniques and methods for exploring illegal resource use
  • exploration of how conflicts between stakeholders can affect conservation actions and outcomes
  • a field trip to explore the challenges of managing a nationally important reserve
  • insight into careers in conservation


By the end of this course you should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate methods and debate the merits of different approaches used in applied conservation
  • Critically reflect on values, goals and roles of multiple stakeholders in current debates in conservation
  • Synthesise and critically evaluate evidence to provide coherent messaging on conservation actions
  • gain an understanding of how to design conservation research management or monitoring projects

Teaching includes group lectures, debate and discussions, interactive problem-solving and a fieldtrip. 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Conservation Infographic

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 35
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Feedback

Individualised written feedback
Learning Outcomes
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Short-form questions based on tutorial

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
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Feedback

Verbal feedback in tutorial setting, individualised written feedback
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Grant proposal

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 45
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Feedback

Individualised written feedback on final submission; informal verbal feedback in preparation tutorials
Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements

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Course Learning Outcomes

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