Decision Science for Conservation (BIOS0026)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Biosciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is restricted to students on the MSc Biodiversity and Global Change.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will be run in partnership with the Zoological Society of London and will draw on contributions from other partners/organisations. The aim of the module is to give students the opportunity to hear from and engage in discussion with conservation professionals working on applied programmes. The focus will be on how science is applied in real-world settings, drawing on the theory and pratice of structured decision-making. The module will draw on contributions from a wide range of lecturers who will give seminars and run workshops and discussions. Example topics include:

鈥� evidence, uncertainty and decision-making 鈥� balancing competing interests 鈥� working with people 鈥� bringin threatened species back from the brink of extinction 鈥� biodiversity monitoring 鈥� co-existence between wildlife and people 鈥� wildlife health

Assessment will be via a term essay. The module will provide an opportunity for students to meet with potential supervisors for their research projects.

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 24
Module leader: Dr Marcus Rowcliffe
Who to contact for more information: marcus.rowcliffe@ioz.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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