Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Emily Bailes

To critically explore the main theoretical and applied aspects of conservation science.

This module presents key concepts that underpin modern conservation science. As such it is highly interdisciplinary; emphasising the interactions between natural and social systems. We start by considering the evidence that we are living in the Anthropocene: a geological epoch where human influence is the dominant influence on the climate and the environment and discuss what this means for those of us interested in biodiversity conservation. We discuss global patterns of biodiversity and threat and the relative importance of the various global threats to biodiversity. We discuss the ever increasing demand for food and how this can be best balanced with conservation. We critically discuss a range of (overlapping) approaches to conservation including protected areas, biodiversity offsetting, market mechanisms (including Payment for Ecosystem Services), and the role of ex situ conservation (focusing on plant conservation). We consider overexploitation and how understanding of population dynamics and social-economic factors can help improve the management of harvested wild species. We also discuss the role of monitoring and impact evaluation in effective conservation. We end, with some optimism: conservation can work.

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ESSAY Threshold: Summarise information given during the module, or available from very basic reading, in a way which answers the question.

PRESENTATIONS Threshold: Produce a clear presentation which makes a reasonable argument, addressing a sesible and appropriate topic.

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ESSAY Good: Answer the question using appropriate sources in a critical way to structure a coherent argument.

PRESENTATIONS Good: Synthesise and critique a range of suitable sources to produce a clear presentation which makes a reasonable argument, addressing a sesible and appropriate topic.

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ESSAY Excellent: Answer the question using a wide range of sources in a critical way to structure a well-written and coherent argument which shows deep understanding of the complexities involved.

PRESENTATIONS Excellent: Synthesise and critique an extensive range of suitable sources to produce a very clear presentation which makes a reasonable argument. Shows mature and deep understanding of the topic and excellent presentation.

1. Understand the concepts and theories underlying the subject of conservation science.

2. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of conservation science and demonstrate a good awareness of the relevance of both ecological and social sciences to conservation.

3. Understand the importance of taking an evidence-based approach to the management of biodiversity.

4. Understand the value-judgements central to decision making in conservation science.

5. Synthesize and critique sources of evidence to produce a coherent written or verbal argument.

6. Be able to express themselves clearly in semi-formal presentations and debates and in a written essay.

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CYFLWYNIAD GRWP	Group presentation	Purpose of assignment: To encourage you to explore concepts and theories underlying conservation science and the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. To help you to develop an evidence-based approach to the management of biodiversity (synthesizing and critiquing sources of evidence as appropriate) while also recognising that value judgements are important. To develop presentation skills. Give a presenation on a subject related to conservation science using a wide range of sources. The length of talk will be dependent on group size and made clear during a breifing session. Presenations will be marked on content (40%), structure (20%), presenation style (20%) and qualitiy of the slides (20%)	40.00
TRAETHAWD	"Why and how I would conserve the ......"	Purpose of assignment: To encourage you to explore concepts and theories underlying conservation science and the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. To help you to develop an evidence-based approach to the management of biodiversity (synthesizing and critiquing sources of evidence as appropriate) while also recognising that value judgements are important. To develop presentation skills. Write a 2000 word essay (excluding references and figure legends) with the title “Why and how I would conserve the…….” The essay will be marked based on: Structure and logical flow (25%), Content (25%), Quality of the writing (25%), Sources, reference list & style (25%)	60.00

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Seminar	Students will prepare the seminar topics in advance (in groups) and present to the class	6
Study group	Students will work in groups to prepare for the seminars and the group assessed presentations.	30
External visit	field trips to Cwm Idwal and Treborth botanic garden	7
Tutorial	16 hours are timetabled: students will sign up for slots as they feel is needed	4
Private study		131
Lecture	You will need to watch a short video or two (recorded lecture) before we meet for the live sessions	22

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Mentora - Gallu cefnogi, helpu, arwain, ysbrydoli ac/neu hyfforddi eraill
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• Recognize the moral, ethical and social issues relating to the subject.
• Develop and identify research question(s) and/or hypotheses as the basis for investigation.
• Conduct fieldwork and/or laboratory work competently with awareness of appropriate risk assessment and ethical considerations
• Consider issues from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
• Engage in debate and/or discussion with specialists and non-specialists using appropriate language.
• Demonstrate the independence and skills required for continuing professional development

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

Students will need to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear on field trips and take their own lunch for the two field trip days. Students will need to make their own way to Treborth.

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/dxx-4016.html

Rhestr ddarllen

https://rl.talis.com/3/bangor/lists/3F41C4CE-72B4-403F-6BBA-2F36A45F9587.html?lang=en

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• D9AN: MSc Conservation and Land Management year 1 (MSC/CLM)
• D9AZ: MSc Conservation and Land Management (TRANSFOR-M exch prog) year 1 (MSC/CLMTFM)
• D5AB: MSc Sustainable Forest and Nature Management year 2 (MSC/SFNM)