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Wildlife Conservation

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Wildlife Conservation will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge in biology, ecology, and conservation.
2 Demonstrate deep knowledge of the value of wildlife and biodiversity to our society and well-being and sustaining life on our planet.
3 Integrate knowledge of the concepts and principles of biology, animal behaviour, population ecology and genetics, alongside traditional ecological knowledge and customs, into wildlife conservation practices.
4 Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in wildlife biology and conservation from a range of relevant sources.
5 Work competently, safely, ethically and responsibly in field, laboratory and industry settings, using a range of practical and analytical techniques in biology, ecology and conservation.
6 Generate primary research data and deploy skills in numeracy and data analysis to analyse experimental outcomes and obtain answers to biological questions.
7 Communicate concepts and findings in wildlife conservation through a range of modes for a variety of audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique.
8 Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in wildlife conservation, working responsibly and professionally and with consideration of ethical, indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives.
9 Work effectively within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to authentic wildlife conservation challenges.