91116 Wildlife Ecology

6cp; this subject contains a four-day field excursion

Requisite(s): 91309 Biodiversity

This subject covers a range of aspects including wildlife ecology and management in Australia and worldwide; behavioural ecology of vertebrate wildlife; the ecology of threatened and endangered species; anthropogenic impacts on Australian wildlife; captive breeding programs and the role of wildlife management agencies (i.e. national parks, zoos) in conservation and management; the ecology of native and introduced pest animals; conservation through sustainable use of wildlife; legal and economic aspects of wildlife management and trade; legal requirements for scientific research on wildlife (i.e. permits, licenses) and the ethical conduct. This subject contains a four-day field excursion.

Additional subject costs: This subject includes an extended excursion out of Sydney. For excursion costs and dates, refer to the Department of Environmental Sciences' website:

http://www.science.uts.edu.au/des/index.html

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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