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Unit Set Information

Conservation Biology Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code MAAAGM

This major focuses on the knowledge and skills required to understand the significance of biodiversity and why it is in decline worldwide. Students develop the ability to analyse complex interplays between humans and the natural world, and devise approaches to tackle important conservation issues. Students taking this major in combination with a major in Biological Science or Marine and Freshwater Science will be particularly well-skilled in the underlying science of conservation. Combining this major with either Environmental Management or Occupational Health and Safety, is especially appropriate for those seeking employment as Environmental Officers in industry or government.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical conservation biology situations
2. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook on organismal diversity.
4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
5. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions relevant to conservation issues.
6. Think critically to analyse, conceptualise and prioritise solutions to complex conservation biology problems.
7. Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.

Related Careers

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

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.

Major Structure

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