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Code MAAALF

Conservation Biology Major

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Why study at ECU?

About this Major

Biodiversity starts with diverse thinking.

In this major, you’ll learn the knowledge and skills required to help protect our precious ecosystems, including the ability to analyse complex interplays between humans and the natural world and devise approaches to important conservation issues.

Code MAAALF

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCI1187Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1183Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI2116Diversity of Life15
SCI2117Genetics15
SCI2118Australian Biota15
SCI1192Physical Environments15
SCI2112Molecular Biology and Biochemistry15
SCB3201Studies in Ecology15
SCM3201Conservation Biology15
SCI3115Wildlife Management15

Note: Students with ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent) should enroll in SCC1111 General Chemistry or SCC1250 Inorganic Chemistry in place of SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical conservation biology situations.
  2. Analyse experimental and field data using approaches in conservation biology.
  3. Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to conservation biology problems.
  4. Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
  8. Apply own learning to professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This major is relevant to those seeking careers in government agencies, non-government organisations and industries that undertake environmental impact assessments and manage specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions) or species conservation programs.

Possible future job titles

Biodiversity Manager, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Environmental Consultant, Wildlife Conservation Worker, Environmental Educator, Sanctuary Manager, Natural Resource Officer, Biologist, Bushland Supervisor, Environmental Management Officer, Zoologist

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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