ENS5310 Securing biodiversity and ecosystems
Faculty of Science
ENS5310 Securing biodiversity and ecosystems is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENS5310
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENS5310
No unit lists ENS5310 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students enrolled in S6004 will require manual enrolment in this unit via Science Student Services.
PREREQUISITE: This is a specialist core unit for the Environmental Security specialisation. Non-cognate students in the specialisation must complete preparatory student (Part B) prior to undertaking this specialist unit. If you are undertaking this unit as an elective within other specialisations you must consult with the unit coordinator about assumed foundational knowledge and preparatory material. Approval from the unit coordinator is required.
Overview
This unit examines the ways in which multiple forms of global change interact to drive the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Solutions for securing biodiversity and ecosystem services and ensuring the protection and sustainable use of renewable resources are discussed.
The unit uses relevant policies and management approaches by which biodiversity and ecosystems are governed, to evaluate the scientific evidence base underpinning these, and to identify gaps and future solutions. Example topics covered include integrated land-use planning, area- and species-based conservation strategies, biosecurity, and the development of sustainable harvest systems.
You will develop their understanding of the concepts and the skills needed for translating and integrating scientific evidence into decision-making for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. To enhance this understanding you will collaborate with peers and experts to develop their capacity to use biological knowledge and evidence in professional planning, management and conservation.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Articulate fundamental scientific knowledge of biodiversity and ecosystem services to a multidisciplinary audience.
- 2
Critically analyse contemporary topics and debates in biodiversity and ecosystem science and demonstrate a practical understanding of the state of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- 3
Identify and use appropriate strategies and tools for planning, management and conservation.
- 4
Interpret and assess the validity and implications of biodiversity and ecosystem assessment and reporting.
- 5
Apply effective communication skills to collaborate across academia, government and non-governmental and corporate organisations and negotiate diverse perspectives on biodiversity and ecosystems.
Workload and teaching
Contact hours equivalent to 4-hours per week and additional requirements include at least 8-hours of independent pre and post class work per week.
Where it fits
ENS5310 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Melodie McGeoch
- Dr Susie Ho
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Melodie McGeoch
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENS5310?
ENS5310 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ENS5310 offered?
In 2020, ENS5310 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include ENS5310?
ENS5310 is part of Environmental security.