Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
7109NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of the module is to teach students both the theoretical and practical skills in wildlife conservation.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the current literature, themes and developments in the field of wildlife conservation
2.
Critically explore the usage of conservation technology and synthesise the literature underpinned by an in-depth understanding of methods used to design, conduct and analyse wildlife studies.
3.
Refine and synthesise approaches to extend independent study and to make an original contribution to research.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:General introduction into wildlife conservation
Population viability analyses
Wildlife genetics
Wildlife monitoring
Wildlife conservation specific GIS and monitoring skills
Species distribution modelling
Law and Policy
Livelihood, economic, and other incentives for conservation
Disease and conservation
Conservation technology (e.g. camera traps, acoustic recorders, drones, etc) applications for wildlife conservation
Module Overview:
This module will give you a thorough understanding of the major themes in wildlife conservation. It enables you to critically evaluate published work and the practical skills to design and conduct your own research.
This module will give you a thorough understanding of the major themes in wildlife conservation. It enables you to critically evaluate published work and the practical skills to design and conduct your own research.
Additional Information:This module will give students a thorough understanding of the major themes in wildlife conservation. The module will also teach students to critically evaluate published work and the practical skills to design and conduct their own research.