This unit introduces the principles and practice of conservation biology and restoration ecology. The primary learning task is a practicum. This involves student placement with a research scientist for the semester where the student prepares, executes and reports on a semester-long research project. The research project is chosen from a range on offer across the research areas in the laboratory at the Kings Park Science Directorate, and is conducted by students either individually or in pairs. Research project topics include conservation genetics, biotechnology, restoration ecology and seed science. Theory and practice in these research sub-disciplines are presented through a short course... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Jason Stevens
