Conservation Biology (Advanced)

"All instruction is conducted in English.

The courses cover four aspects of conservation biology, drawing on current scientific research in this field:

1. Introduction to Biodiversity Conservation (BC): Definition of Conservation Biology. Why conserve biodiversity? Who are the key players in BC, and what is the role of science in BC?

2. Species conservation: Which species are priorities? How can we conserve species? How do we know if a species is “well conserved”?

3. Conservation of Areas: Which areas are priorities? How can we conserve these areas?

4. Does conservation work? The importance of social acceptance and political commitment. The need for biodiversity indicators and for measuring the impact of conservation.

Students also complete a group project in which they present a BC proposal, addressing the following questions: why, what, where, how, how much it costs, and how to determine if it is effective."

Knowledge:

- Understand the main levels, tools, and stakeholders in conservation,

- Understand key concepts in conservation biology,

Expertise:

- Know how to apply the main criteria for prioritizing conservation actions,

- Develop a critical perspective on the effectiveness of conservation efforts.

- Good spoken and written English skills, as all instruction is conducted in English.

- Basic knowledge of ecology.

- Basic knowledge of biodiversity conservation

Comprehensive ongoing assessment: 100%

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12:00 a.m.

TD: 8 a.m.

Practical Training: 0 hours

Land: 0 h

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SPS: 12:00 a.m.

Seminars: 7 hours

Excluding UM: 0 h