Rainforest Conservation (CONS7025)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Fieldwork 56 Hours/ Semester
3L
Incompatible
ECOL6820
Prerequisite
CONS6009 and CONS7008
Restricted
MConsBiol, MConsSc
Assessment methods
Field report, exam, tutorial exercise
Course enquiries
Dr John Hall (john.hall@uq.edu.au)
Work Integrated Learning
Field Experience
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (30/01/2024 - 23/03/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ecology of rainforests globally, and a detailed exploration of the issues relevant to their conservation. By using rainforests as a case study, it is intended that students will gain insights into the conservation and restoration of threatened habitats generally. An integral component of the course is a week-long field trip framed around a quantification of the biodiversity values of old growth rainforest versus post-clearing regrowth and restoration. From this, students will produce an assessment item in the style of a consultant's report, emphasising the effective application of real-world skills in research, analysis and communication.