701-0310-00L Conservation Biology
| Semester | Spring Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | F. Knaus |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0310-00 G | Naturschutz und Naturschutzbiologie | 2 hrs |
| F. Knaus |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | In this course, the students explore ecological approaches, philosophical foundations, and practical implementations of conservation activities. Based on case studies, they are introduced to different views, values and ideals inherent in these activities. |
| Objective | Students of this course are able to: - understand the historical development and the current state of biodiversity and estimate possible future trends - explain the economic legal, political and philosophical foundations of conservation activities - define different possibilities of how conservation can be implemented in practice - identify and critically appraise normative elements in conservation - analyse and evaluate a nature conservation project from conception to successful completion. |
| Content | The course covers the following content: - Describe and analyse the past, current and future human impacts on biodiversity. - Explore alternative approaches to nature conservation and their implementation for example species or habitat protection, restorations, parks, etc. - Discuss the ethical, moral, legal, and economic reasons for conservation. - Understand the main theories relevant to conservation such as the vulnerability of small populations, ecosystem services, biodiversity, etc. - Explore practical examples during excursions and provide an analysis and evaluation of concrete case studies. |
| Lecture notes | Kein Skript |
| Literature | Küster H. 1999: Geschichte der Landschaft in Mitteleuropa. Von der Eiszeit bis zur Gegenwart. Beck, München, Germany. 424p. Piechocki R. 2010: Landschaft, Heimat, Wildnis. Schutz der Natur - aber welcher und warum? Beck'sche Reihe, Beck, München, Germany. 266p. Primack R.B. 2008: A primer of Conservation Biology. Fourth Edition. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland MA, USA. 349p. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Kenntnisse aus den folgenden LV sind vorausgesetzt: - Allgemeine Biologie I - Allgemeine Biologie II - Biologie III: Ökologie - Biologie IV: Diversität der Pflanzen und Tiere |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | F. Knaus |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| Main link | homepage |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Master | Elective Compulsory Master Courses | W |  |
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Ecology and Conservation Biology | W | |
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Ecology and Conservation Biology | W | |