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Master of Conservation Biology | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Conservation Biology |
Abbreviation: | MConsBio |
UOW Course Code: | 463 |
CRICOS Code: | 097267D |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Master of Conservation Biology is designed for students who seek further knowledge and skills in the biological sciences, or seek to qualify for a postgraduate research degree. Areas covered include conservation biology, ecological and evolutionary physiology, marine and terrestrial ecology, and fisheries and aquaculture. Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangments
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in conservation biology. | ||||||
| 2 | Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to conservation biology. | ||||||
| 3 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with conservation biology. | ||||||
| 4 | Consolidate field and laboratory skills in conservation biology and an appreciation of how these skills are applied in research. | ||||||
| 5 | Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice. | ||||||
| 6 | Exercise critical thinking, problem solving and reflection. | ||||||
| 7 | Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Conservation Biology, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| SMAH803 | Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL851 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| SMAH802 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH804 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| BIOL852 | Evolution and Behaviour | 6 | Spring |
| To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in thediscipline-based subjects (BIOL).If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| For students who commenced year one in spring session – please see Academic Program Director (APD) for academic advice | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH910 | Global Perspectives in Science | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| GWP 900 | International Workplace practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| BIOL970 | Advances in Conservation Biology | 12 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| Students with a WAM of 75% or above: | |||
| SCIE900 | International Research Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| Students with a WAM of 60%-74% | |||
| BIOL971 | Advanced Topics in Marine and Terrestrial Ecology | 12 | Spring |
| MARE973 | Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture | 12 | Spring |
| Students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24 credit points from the following list of Management subjects: | |||
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT982 | International Business Theory and Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 909 | Total Quality Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Other Information
For further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au