This course is designed to provide an introduction to the area of conservation biology. It will include study of the historical and ethical background underpinning the current conservation movement. We will be making connections between society and wildlife, specifically relating to human impacts on wildlife and the role of the conservation biologist to deal with that impact. We will focus on biodiversity, with an emphasis on monitoring and maintaining biodiversity on the planet.
Awarded
by
MVNU
Entry
Requirement
Graduate with Science
Course
Fees
INR 7000 OR $
350
Note:
Indian residents to pay fee in INR and rest in $.
Course
Duration
2 YEARS
Subject
Information
Lateral Entry : Not Available
Credit Transfer : Not Available
YEAR-1
Principles of Conservation Management
Species and Their Habitat Approaches
Captive Animal Management
Geographical Information Systems in Conservation
YEAR-2
Radio Tracking Methods
Home Range Analysis
Census Methods
Sound Analysis
Dissertation & Viva Voce
Elective
Papers / Specializations
There
is no Elective / Specializations papers in this course.
Career
Opportunities
There are career opportunities all over the world for conservation biologists. Conservation work has expanded greatly recently and many of our existing biology and land management graduates will be placed as conservation and education staff in Wildlife Trusts and zoos, pollution control officers, countryside rangers, government conservation officials, land managers and a host of related jobs. As a conservation biologist you will be in increasing demand in similar posts, with an edge over more traditionally qualified graduates.