Professional/Short course Advanced Ecosystem Conservation in Practice
30 credit level 7 module
About
This 30 credit module, Advanced Ecosystem Conservation in Practice, provides an overview of ecosystem conservation, covering key concepts, threats, and management strategies. The module will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for the effective conservation and management of ecosystems. You'll develop a deep understanding of the ecosystem structure, function, and the application of ecological theory in real-world conservation challenges.
On successful completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of ecosystem structure, function, and ecological theory, applying this knowledge to ecosystem protection and species management in real-world contexts.
- develop conservation aims, objectives, and management strategies while assessing threats and proposing relevant habitat interventions at a landscape scale.
- evaluate a range of ecological survey methods, including novel and cutting-edge techniques.
- critically assess the effectiveness of ecosystem management strategies within the broader landscape context.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards the MSc Applied Wildlife Conservation, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).
How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
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For further information
- Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158
Structure
Content
The module syllabus typically includes the following topics:
- Ecosystem structure and function: General principles of ecosystem structure and function including recent advances in ecological theory that impact on ecosystem function and conservation.
- Key threats to species and ecosystems: Identification of the key threats to biodiversity and ecosystem protection: habitat loss and fragmentation, global climate change, invasive species, wildlife disease, mis-management, pollution.
- Ecosystem (re-) creation and restoration: General principles of ecosystem (re-) creation and restoration; species conservation, habitat loss mitigation, revision of ecosystem services; natural succession vs. active restoration; re-introducing plants and animals; dealing with sites with special problems (fertility, toxicity, industrial waste etc); evaluation of success in restoration projects.
- Habitat management: What is habitat management and why is it necessary? General principles and techniques of habitat management. Setting aims and objectives and writing management plans.
Module learning is underpinned by a range of subject-specific knowledge and skills, including: Techniques for habitat mapping and assessment remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information System), aerial photography etc.; sources and uses of archive material and data; policy and legislation relating to aspects of ecosystem conservation; project management (and other client-facing activity); advanced statistics eg. multivariate techniques, report writing.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching will be a mixture of scheduled, independent, and distance learning.
Assessment
Assessment for this level 7 (Master's level) module comprises:
- a written assignment: habitat conservation report (2,000 words) where you'll undertake a review of management techniques for habitats of conservation concern.
- a written assignment: an ecological network modelling (2,500 words) where you'll map the landscape context of a reserve using remote sensing data and GIS and identify areas of core, buffer and linking habitats as well as priority restoration zones.
You'll be supported to succeed in these assessments through coursework support sessions.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
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Dates
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Features
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