NATF300 Conservation Science

This course covers the theory and practice of conservation science. The course is interdisciplinary and discusses a variety of conservation topics, such as the philosophy of conservation, conservation economics, evidence-based conservation, social sciences in conservation, historical ecology, conservation palaeobiology, etc. The lectures will be given by the course teachers, as well as guest lecturers with diverse scientific background. The students will use the theory they learn during the lectures to analyse real-world conservation issues during their group work and essay writing.

Knowledge:

The student is familiar with the field of conservation science, its theory and methodology. The student can apply this knowledge in new areas within the subject area.

Skills:

The student can find and acquire relevant background material on specific challenges and academic issues in conservation science, and can analyse, present and contribute to academic discussions about these challenges and issues. The student can critically analyse various sources of information and can use these to structure and formulate their own professional reasoning.

General competence:

The student is familiar with the field of conservation science. The student can apply their knowledge and skills to carry out advanced work tasks and projects, as well as contribute to professional discussions. The student can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions within the subject area, both with specialists and to the general public.