Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology

La Trobe University

La Trobe's Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology draws on many areas of science including botany, genetics and zoology. You'll learn to apply ecological concepts to the conservation of species and ecosystems and explore the legal framework for conservation.Your curriculum will cover biology fundamentals – including how organisms, the environment and human populations interact with each other – as well as climate change and sustainability. As you progress in your studies, you'll advance your understanding of conservation issues, learn to use different technologies to collect and process data, and design your own detailed conservation management plan. You'll be taught by La Trobe experts involved in conservation projects, and who work with partners in state and federal government departments and non-government organisations such as Bush Heritage and Trust for Nature.With the Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology, you can study what you're passionate about. In addition to your core biology, conservation and quantitative skills subjects, you can choose from a range of electives – including anthropology, Indigenous studies, and environmental and resource economics – and tailor your study experience to suit your career aspirations.Present coherent evidence-based explanations of wildlife and conservation biology that communicate appropriately to diverse audiences in local, national and global contexts. Apply critical thinking and broad discipline knowledge to analyse and evaluate scientific data on wildlife and conservation biology from a range of sources. Generate scientific reports relevant to conservation biology by locating, evaluating and synthesising relevant scientific information in a range of formats. Solve real world wildlife conservation problems using systematic approaches, critical thinking and scientific reasoning. Work effectively in teams to complete tasks through team-building, self-assessment and communication, Employ academic integrity, ethical judgement and scientific rigour to conduct and evaluate scientific research in professional practice, Develop management plans that address real world conservation issues based on sustainable objectives

School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment

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