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Conservation Intensive (CUMC90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The topics covered in this intensively taught subject will reflect those identified by the conservation sector as necessary and relevant to contemporary professional practice. The subject provides students with the opportunity to acquire and develop specialised skills in a professional industry setting. Lectures, seminars, and practical sessions will be led by national and internationally recognised experts. This unit is taught intensively over one week. During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the course LMS. The LMS will be available at the beginning of the pre-teaching period.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Critically analyse and synthesize key theories, concepts, and practices in one or more conservation specialist areas
- Design and propose effective conservation strategies and action plans that address complex challenges
- Apply advanced research methodologies to investigate conservation issues
- Communicate complex conservation issues and solutions effectively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the public, using a variety of media and presentation techniques.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Apply advanced problem solving skills
- Perform well-developed translation of research to industry and practice based projects
- Productively participate in complex work environments
- Exhibit integrity and ethical practice
- Utilize high level communication and written skills
- Develop an appreciation of diverse cultures and perspectives.
Last updated: 11 July 2025