UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ENV2726 Global conservation and biodiversity

Faculty of Science

ENV2726 Global conservation and biodiversity is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ENV1800 or SCI1800.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

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Requisites

After ENV2726

No unit lists ENV2726 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

ENV2726 will expose you to the biodiversity and biological resources in the local and global platforms. You will carry out four case studies: two case studies examine in-depth local biodiversity and conservation issues and two case studies will examine the global threats to biodiversity and biological resources. The lectures will cover reasons for, and methods of, measuring and monitoring species, populations, habitats, communities and ecosystems. These topics are explored with the aim of addressing environmental problems we faced today.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Pitch and multimedia presentationPresentation
    25%
  • Solutions to conservation and creating awarenessPresentation
    25%
  • Reflective eEssay and Problem briefWritten
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Discuss the major issues relating to the sustainable use of biological resources;

  2. 2

    Explain the methods of conservation at various levels (eg. species, population, community, ecosystem etc.) and discuss the various conservation strategies that are available;

  3. 3

    Express their opinions regarding the usefulness or desirability of particular conservation and/or management strategies in particular circumstances;

  4. 4

    Identify and discuss various issues, which can affect conservation attempts and apply knowledge of these issues in order to recommend conservation strategies for real or hypothetical situations;

  5. 5

    Identify the importance of healthy ecosystems and biological resources in the wider field of resource management.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Applied sessions24 hours
  • 2 hours of workshops (scheduled) and

  • 8 hours of independent study per week plus

  • 3 days/2 nights field trip (24 hours).

Where it fits

ENV2726 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Wan Faridah Jusoh
Unit Coordinators
Dr Wan Faridah Jusoh

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENV2726?

You need ENV1800 or SCI1800 before you enrol.

When is ENV2726 offered?

In 2027, ENV2726 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

Does ENV2726 have an exam?

No. ENV2726 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ENV2726?

ENV2726 is part of Sustainability and responsible management.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available