This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to understand the significance of conservation of biodiversity. Students develop the ability to analyze the complex interplays between humans and the natural world, and to apply the tools of modern biology to devising approaches that tackle important conservation issues. The course covers ecology, genetics, wildlife management, animal and plant biology, evolution and the theory and practice of conservation biology. Course Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical conservation biology situations. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect to organismal diversity. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions relevant to conservation issues. Think critically to analyze, conceptualize and prioritize solutions to complex conservation biology problems. Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including indigenous cultural competence. Work Experience option Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the Conservation and Wildlife Biology discipline. Employment opportunities The strong practical focus ensures students are prepared for positions in government agencies, industries and other organizations that undertake species conservation programs, other conservation actions and manage specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions). Possible future job titles Biodiversity Manager, Nature Conservationist, Environmental Consultant, Botanist, Wildlife Conservation Worker, Environmental Educator, Natural Resource Officer, Biologist, Environmental Management Officer, Environmental Scientist.