Conservation in Practice (C1113)
Conservation in Practice
Module C1113
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
With a focus on practical conservation and site management in SE England, also considers how activism, and government policy impact on conservation, how conventions on biodiversity and conservation operate and, the ethical side of conservation - what species or taxa should we prioritise and why? Linked to these topics is the issue of environmental justice. Guest speakers from conversation organisations complement the core lecture content, which gives valuable insight into career planning. Field trips to conservation projects offer hands-on experience of real-life conservation strategies. Destinations are likely to include Castle Hill and Rye Harbour Nature Reserves, Gatwick Biodiversity Project and Knepp Rewilding Project.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate the management strategies implemented to conserve 1) a range of Western European habitats and 2) specific taxonomic groups.
Critically evaluate the role of legislation in conservation and how key UK conservation organisations (governmental and non-governmental) achieve their goals.
Devise a conservation project that could contribute towards biodiversity conservation and satisfy targets of ethical and international conventions on biodiversity.
Appreciate the many employment and career opportunities offered by the diverse organisations operating in the conservation sector.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1600 words) | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Fieldwork | 7 hours | 00000011110 |
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