Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
Course Features
Duration
2 weeks
Delivery Method
Online
Available on
Lifetime Access
Accessibility
Mobile, Desktop
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Level
Beginner
Effort
2 hours per week
Teaching Type
Self Paced
Course Description
Course Overview
Alumni Network
International Faculty
Case Based Learning
Post Course Interactions
Case Studies,Instructor-Moderated Discussions
Skills You Will Gain
What You Will Learn
Evaluate real data taken from a field study to investigate the conservation of a group of animals or plants
Explore the impact of global environmental change on two key species and two key ecosystems
Identify, through research, the key threats faced by seabirds, pollinators, and coral reefs
Investigate the advanced techniques and technology which are used to study and conserve biodiversity by conservation scientists
Target Students
The course can also be used as a teachers-classroom enrichment resource
The course is for anyone with a general interest in ecology and wildlife conservation but it will be particularly useful for students at high school who want to study conservation biology, zoology or biology at university level
The course is part of the Going to University collection and completing it can help improve your university application by broadening your understanding of wildlife conservation and developing your independent learning skills
Course Content
Course Instructors
Christopher Hassall
Instructor