Graduate Certificate of Conservation Biology

Overview This course focuses on the theory, practice and ethics of biodiversity conservation and wildlife management, from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems.

It will suit current practitioners wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills as well as those seeking employment in this sector.

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Educational aims:

Instill an understanding of the application of biological theory to the problem of conserving biodiversity from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems Gain a wide range of skills in biodiversity survey, monitoring and assessment, from field techniques to computer modelling Gain experience in applying theory and skills to real-world conservation problems within a question-based scientific framework Develop a familiarity with the unique biodiversity of Australia and its connections with the southern continents and the rest of the globe.This course focuses on the theory, practice and ethics of biodiversity conservation and wildlife management, from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems.

It will suit current practitioners wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills as well as those seeking employment in this sector.

The course has flexible options for day attendance, distance education and evening classes, allowing for a significant proportion of the course to be completed off-campus.

Educational aims:

Instill an understanding of the application of biological theory to the problem of conserving biodiversity from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems Gain a wide range of skills in biodiversity survey, monitoring and assessment, from field techniques to computer modelling Gain experience in applying theory and skills to real-world conservation problems within a question-based scientific framework Develop a familiarity with the unique biodiversity of Australia and its connections with the southern continents and the rest of the globe.Read More

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