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BIO145 Habitat Management (8)
AbstractThis subject is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of how to evaluate and describe different plant and animal habitats of the Australian environment; to conduct basic flora and fauna surveys; and to recognise different types of habitat degradation and to identify appropriate remedial measures. The emphasis is on practical field investigation and management techniques but there is also an introduction to data presentation, analysis and interpretation. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BIO145
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Rural Management |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to access information on the biota of major habitats of their region Be able to demonstrate practical skills at planning and conducting a flora and fauna survey Be able to use and evaluate flora and fauna survey equipment Be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and evaluate group effectiveness Be able to demonstrate basic identification skills of animal and plant species, particularly mammals, birds, trees and shrubs analyse, discuss and present the results of data from fieldwork and desk-top survey Be able to identify, classify and describe a selection of Australian habitat types Be able to assess different types of habitat for their conservation significance Be able to investigate selected habitats to learn about the animal communities which they contain Be able to present results of investigations in a well structured report recognise the main factors which affect plant communities and other habitats Be able to identify the major pest plants and other injurious agents (such as inappropriate fire regime) in their own region Be able to select a suitable technique to manage, restore or rehabilitate degraded habitat and know how it is applied Be able to make recommendations in respect of the management of a selected broad habitat type
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: biological survey techniques
habitat description, classification and mapping
basic community and habitat ecology
an overview of special habitats with emphasis on wetlands and deserts
assessment of habitat value for wildlife
an introduction to assessment of conservation significance
report presentation
plant biology and ecology
weed characteristics and identification
regeneration of plant communities and habitat
management of wildlife habitat: fire and grazing
management of farm habitats and wildlife
bushland management planning and project organisation
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The aim of the School is to provide the student with the capability of planning, implementing and evaluating a flora and fauna survey and habitat assessment.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.