91116 Wildlife Ecology
6cp; this subject contains a four-day field excursionRequisite(s): 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology OR 91309 Biodiversity Assessment
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 and is recommended for final-year students only.
Additional subject costs: This subject includes an extended excursion out of Sydney. Excursion costs and dates are available from the Department of Environmental Sciences' website at:
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Note(s)
Students wishing to take this subject without the abovementioned prerequisites need to discuss it with the course director or subject coordinator before putting in an e-request.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,575.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
