Introduction to Tropical Conservation Science
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG3037 | Environmental & Geographical Sciences | 3 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- GEOG3037
- School
- Environmental & Geographical Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
The module will consist of the following material, organised for each day of the course.
1) Species, distributions & mapping.
2) Populations, fragmentation & habitat loss.
3) Shifting baselines: overexploitation and defaunation.
4) Biological invasions.
5) Global Change.
6) Aquatic Conservation.
7) Indicators, IUCN RDB.
8) Practical conservation in Tropical Asia.
9) People & conservation.
10) Science, triage and prospects for the 21st century
Target Students
The course is designed for BSc Environmental Science, but not restricted to them. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 70% Coursework: Individual Written Report (2000 words)
- 30% Presentation: Individual Oral Presentation
Educational Aims
To understand the causes and consequences of the current biodiversity crisis; develop critical thinking in the context of the trade-offs between economic development and the conservation of biodiversity in the tropics.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge & understanding:
A1. the relationship between Conservation science and other disciplines
A2. current trends and developments in Conservation science
A4 appropriate terminology, nomenclature and classification
A5 genetics and evolution of living organisms
A10 interaction of organisms and their environment
A11 ethical issues of conservation and its impact on society
Intellectual skills:
B1. critically analyse and interpret published information and data
B2. think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others
B3. understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions
B4. acquire substantial quantities of information systematically, process it effectively, and draw appropriate conclusions.
Professional practice:
C1. carry out scientific research and evaluate and make use of the material so acquired
C2. write and construct scientific documents (e.g. research reports) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology
C4. undertake appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis
C5. undertake practical experimental work using appropriate equipment and instruments
C6. apply basic knowledge of practical approaches and techniques
Transferable skills:
D1. communicate effectively in writing
D2. communicate effectively in oral presentation
D3. organise and manage their working time, schedule tasks, and meet deadlines
D4. use and access information and communication technology
D5. reflect on and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
D6. manage and manipulate numerical data
D7 work productively with others
Conveners
- Dr Wee Kim Shan