Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Workshop
Module Offerings
6210NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide students with an understanding of the role of ex situ Conservation in maintaining global biodiversity and the methods used in maintaining ex situ collections of animal and plants.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically assess the use of ex situ conservation in maintaining global biodiversity
2.
Critically evaluate the methods and techniques used to maintain successful ex situ collections and breeding programmes
3.
Explain the role of gene pool management and breeding programmes
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Zoo conservation, Gene pool management, animal breeding programmes, methods of preserving collections i.e. cryopreservation, Zoo animal welfare, behaviour and endocrinology in relation to conservation and breeding programmes. Plant genetic resources, seed banks and botanical gardens. Use of plant gene banks in habitat restoration and in plants as genetic resources (i.e. food security, medicinal plants).
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an understanding of the role of ex situ conservation in maintaining global biodiversity and the methods used in maintaining ex situ collections of animals and plants.
This module provides you with an understanding of the role of ex situ conservation in maintaining global biodiversity and the methods used in maintaining ex situ collections of animals and plants.
Additional Information:The module covers different aspects in which ex-situ collections can be used to support the conservation of wildlife worldwide. The module examines the role of zoos, seedbanks and cryopreservation to secure genetic diversity of not only for conservation of wildlife but also habitat restoration and food security.
Students will be assessed via a Action Plan report and a final essay, 50% each