ANIML SC 2502RW - Wildlife Management II
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 2502RW Course Wildlife Management II Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 40 hours of contact per week (intensive 2-week course) Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ANIML SC 1014RW Assumed Knowledge BIOLOGY 1202 or equivalent Assessment Quiz, field activities assessment, oral theory exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Anne-Lise Chaber
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate knowledge of the main components of wildlife management and be able to give examples. 2 Describe the main management tools and techniques used by wildlife managers to assist in their work. 3 Capture, handle and identify small mammals and non-venomous reptiles and understand the planning, preparation, techniques, and teamwork involved in wildlife surveys. 4 Understand the principle of wildlife health investigation and be competent in collecting biological samples. 5 Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course consists of 2 weeks of intensive lecture/tutorial/practical sessions. In addition, a student enrolled in the course should expect an equivalent non-contact time for reading, revision, and preparation of assessment items.
The teaching week will take place during the last week of the mid-semester break.
A compulsory four-day field trip will take place in Week 9.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in this course will be expected to attend each scheduled day of activities (approx 8hrs per day) for the formal contact time required for the course (e.g., lectures and practicals). In addition, a student will have to undertake non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision) for the preparation of the assignment and revision for the exam.Learning Activities Summary
Modules
1. Vertebrate Pest Management
2. Wildlife Conflict and Overabundant Species Management
3. Wildlife Health and Disease management
4. Wildlife Utilisation
5. Wildlife Conservation Management
6. Wildlife Management Tools
Field Camp: Compulsory four-day field trip on Wildlife Survey Techniques.Specific Course Requirements
A 4-day field camp will take place during the mid-semester break. There will be a student contribution to cover some of the costs of the camp.
Students unable to attend the field camp must apply to the Course Coordinator as soon as possible, and at least one month prior to the field camp (with the exception of an unexpected medical emergency). Students who are approved not to attend will instead write an essay of up to 1000 words and record a video presentation on a topic selected by the Course Coordinator. Depending on the quality of the work, this video presentation might be made available on MyUni to all students enrolled in this course.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Type of Assessment Weighting Hurdle Course Learning outcomes being assessed/achieved Approximate timing of assessment Quiz Formative & Summative 10% No 1 - 4 End of week 1 (mid-semester break) Field activities assessment Summative 20% No 2 - 4 Week 2 (mid-semester break) Oral theory exam Summative 70% No 1 - 5 Examination period Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with hurdle % needed or requirement to meet hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement?
Yes or NoDetails of additional assessment, if available Field camp Attendance at 4 day field camp Yes
Alternative activity and assessment is available. Students unable to attend the field camp must apply to the Course Coordinator as soon as possible, and at least one month prior to the field camp (with the exception of an unexpected medical emergency). Students who are approved not to attend will instead write an essay of up to 1000 words and record a video presentation on a topic selected by the Course Coordinator. Depending on the quality of the work, this video presentation might be made available on MyUni to all students enrolled in this course. Assessment Detail
Quiz (10%): MCQ quiz at the end of week 1 with immediate feedback. Number of questions will range from 15 to 20 questions, and exam duration will range from 30 to 40 minutes (2 minutes per question).
Field activities assessment (20%): At the end of each practical activity, each student will be individually assessed on 10 critical questions/competencies (at 2% each).
Students unable to attend the field camp must apply to the Course Coordinator as soon as possible, and at least one month prior to the field camp (with the exception of an unexpected medical emergency). Students who are approved not to attend will instead write an essay of up to 1000 words and record a video presentation on a topic selected by the Course Coordinator. Depending on the quality of the work, this video presentation might be made available on MyUni to all students enrolled in this course.
Oral theory exam (70%): 13 min face-to-face examination will be provided during the official examination period on content from the whole course. The examination will consist of 5 short answered questions: 3 questions randomly selected from a list of 40 questions provided at the beginning of the semester and 2 other short-answered questions that won’t have been provided to students before the examination but that will have been very clearly explained during lectures.
If a student fails the oral theory exam and is granted an additional examination, a three-hour written examination will be offered.
Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted, then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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