Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga)
Learning outcomes
Study in Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) is offered by the School of Life and Environmental Sciences in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society Australia. Units of study in this major are mostly available at standard and advanced level.
The course will create the next generation of wildlife conservationists to make a difference for the wildlife on our planet. As you progress through this degree you will develop your expertise in wildlife conservation, and the underlying scientific concepts. You will be taught by dedicated researchers and practitioners from two of Australia’s premier institutions – the University of Sydney and Taronga Conservation Society Australia – and learn to address global conservation challenges.
This degree comprises a Wildlife conservation major that combines ecology and conservation management with additional prescribed units of study. Students will learn about evolutionary and ecological processes and how these influence the population dynamics of animals, plants, and other organisms. This knowledge forms the basis for the effective management and conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems, and habitats. Capstone units will explicitly address concepts of wildlife management, health and welfare, and the intersection between applied wildlife biology and human dimensions of wildlife management.
Contact and further information
W School of Life and Environmental Sciences
E soles.education@sydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Catherine Herbert
E catherine.herbert@sydney.edu.au
Students who graduate from Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the concepts and principles of animal biology, animal behaviour and population ecology with deep knowledge and understanding in at least one area, and apply this within the context of wildlife biology and conservation |
| 2 | Demonstrate Exhibit deep knowledge understanding of the value of wildlife and biodiversity to our society and well-being and sustaining life on our planet earth. |
| 3 | Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in wildlife biology and conservation from a range of relevant sources. |
| 4 | Communicate concepts and findings in wildlife conservation through a range of modes for a variety of audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique. |
| 5 | Examine developments in wildlife conservation knowledge and First Nations Knowledge - Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and evaluate their relevance to global challenges and current academic, industry and community-based research and activities. |
| 6 | Use judgement to analyse and develop solutions to authentic problems in wildlife conservation, working responsibly and professionally and with consideration of social and cultural perspectives, within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. |
| 7 | Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in wildlife conservation from a range of ethical, indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives. |
| 8 | Design, plan and carry out field, laboratory-based, observational and virtual experiments to address questions in wildlife biology and conservation. |
| 9 | Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners. |
