Management of Australia's Fauna
Subject 207-416 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Twenty-four hours of lectures and 24 hours of practical exercises Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | At least one of 207-202 Australian Flora; 207-211 Australian Fauna; 208-203 Ecology and Management of Grazing Systems; 207-275 Processes in Forest Ecology; 654-204 Ecology Individuals and Populations; 208-324 Applied Animal Behaviour; or an equivalent ecology subject. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Ms Cheryl O'Dwyer| Subject Overview: | This subject will explore the concepts of ecological processes that regulate native and exotic faunal populations in Australia; techniques used to monitor and manage faunal populations that are at risk; current methods of control and harvesting techniques; and fauna legislation and regulation. Case studies will be used to validate the above points. |
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| Assessment: | One 5000-word written assignment (40%), a 2500-word written assignment (20%), and a 2-hour examination. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Information Not Available |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Bachelor of Natural Resource Management with Honours Bachelor of Resource Management with Honours |
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