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ENV BIOL 3540 - Research Methods in Wildlife Conservation III

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3810
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 7 hours per week
Restriction: Available to BSc (Wildlife Conservation) or Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: 6 units of Level II ENV BIOL courses, STATS 1000 or STATS 1004 or equivalent, ENV BIOL 2520
Incompatible: ENV BIOL 3006, ENV BIOL 3510, ENV BIOL 3520, ENV BIOL 3530
Assessment: Quizzes (in practicals), assignments, and final exam
Syllabus:

An introduction to systematic methods of collection, analysis and reporting of field and laboratory data for practical applications in the field of wildlife conservation biology. Lectures outline the quantitative nature of conservation research and the value of robust sampling strategies and experimental methods. Some knowledge of basic statistics is required. Sampling design for field studies will be emphasised, and the elements of statistical tests, including linear modelling, will be considered in the context of their implementation and reporting standards against legislative and industry requirements. Practical work will complement methods introduced in lectures and involves use of computers and software in addition to field data collection at local sites. Workshops will be used to provide specialised expertise in Wildlife Conservation techniques.

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3810 Mon 12/03/2018 Sat 31/03/2018 Fri 04/05/2018 Fri 08/06/2018


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11640 PR01 30 10 28 Feb - 28 Mar Wednesday 9am - 1pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
28 Feb - 28 Mar Wednesday 9am - 1pm The Braggs, 340, Laboratory
18 Apr - 18 Apr Wednesday 9am - 1pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
18 Apr - 18 Apr Wednesday 9am - 1pm The Braggs, 340, Laboratory
2 May - 2 May Wednesday 9am - 1pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
2 May - 2 May Wednesday 9am - 1pm The Braggs, 340, Laboratory
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14615 TU01 30 10 9 May - 6 Jun Wednesday 9am - 10am Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
9 May - 6 Jun Wednesday 9am - 10am The Braggs, 340, Laboratory
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14161 LE01 30 10 26 Feb - 5 Mar Monday 1pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 3022, Polygon Lecture Theatre
19 Mar - 26 Mar Monday 1pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 3022, Polygon Lecture Theatre
16 Apr - 4 Jun Monday 1pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 3022, Polygon Lecture Theatre
Automatic Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14612 WR01 30 10 9 May - 6 Jun Wednesday 10am - 1pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
9 May - 6 Jun Wednesday 10am - 1pm The Braggs, 340, Laboratory