BIO.07665.04 - Project module 'Nature Conservation' (MSc) (Complete module description)

BIO.07665.04	15 CP
Module label	Project module 'Nature Conservation' (MSc)
Module code	BIO.07665.04
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute	Institut für Biologie
Module used in courses of study / semesters	Biodiversity Sciences (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiodiversityMA120, Version of accreditation valid from SS 2021 > Project modules offered by the Institute of Biology (Nat Sci I) Biologie (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiologieMA120, Version of accreditation valid from SoSe 2023 > B1 Biologie (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiologieMA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2010/11 - SoSe 2024) > Wahlpflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons	Prof. Dr. H. Pereira, Dr. E. Welk
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	Understanding of the major scientific questions in the current conservation research and ability to critically analyse conservation biology publications Ability to understand the links between basic ecological research and its application in species, habitat, and landscape protection Knowledge of the main tools available for managing and protecting biodiversity, including the main legal frameworks and international agrreements, and insights into the work of relevant authorities and, planning offices Basic knowledge of non-biological but important related disciplines for nature conservation biology (e. g. geography, nature conservation legislation, spatial planning) Ability to carry out independent scientific project with a field component and with relevance for nature conservation Proficiency in using field methods to record and assess populations and communities in the context of nature conservation Basic skills on ecological data analysis including GIS analysis Application of biogeographical principles, theories, and analyses to problems regarding biodiversity conservation In-depth understanding of species groups that are relevant to nature conservation practice Familiarity with nature conservation-relevant evaluation and assessment methods
Module contents	Part I - Conserving biodiversity at the science-policy interface: ecosystems as social-ecological systems; perspectives and values on nature, international agreements Part II - Understanding biodiversity change: biodiversity state and trends including conservation biogeography; the contributions of nature to people; biodiversity and ecosystem function; monitoring biodiversity change; models and scenarios of biodiversity and ecosystem services Part III - Managing biodiversity: ecological restoration and rewilding; spatial planning, protected areas and protected species; legal tools; economic and behavioral tools Exchange with nature conservation practitioners Field project on a conservation-oriented topic
Forms of instruction	Lecture (2 SWS) Lecture (2 SWS) Lecture (2 SWS) Lecture (1 SWS) Course Course (2 SWS) Course Seminar (2 SWS) Course Practical training (4 SWS)
Languages of instruction	German, English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester Semester
Module frequency	jedes Sommersemester
Module capacity	unrestricted
Time of examination
Credit points	15 CP
Share on module final degree	Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %; Course 4: %; Course 5: %; Course 6: %; Course 7: %; Course 8: %; Course 9: %; Course 10: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade	1
Reference text	Der praktische Teil des Projektmoduls findet als 6-wöchiger Ganztagskurs in Präsenz statt.

Module course label	Course type	Course title	SWS	Workload of independent learning	Sum workload
Course 1	Lecture	Vorlesung 'Conserving Biodiversity'	2		0
Course 2	Lecture	Vorlesung 'Biodiversity change'	2		0
Course 3	Lecture	Vorlesung 'Managing biodiversity'	2		0
Course 4	Lecture	Vorlesung 'Field methods and GIS'	1		0
Course 5	Course	Selbststudium			0
Course 6	Course	Datenanalyse	2		0
Course 7	Course	Vorbereitung Literaturreferat			0
Course 8	Seminar	Literaturseminar	2		0
Course 9	Course	Vorbereitung Abschlussreferat			0
Course 10	Practical training	Projekt im Feld	4		0
Workload by module				450	450
Total module workload					450

Examination	Exam prerequisites	Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6
Course 7
Course 8
Course 9
Course 10
Final exam of module		mündl. Prüfung oder Klausur oder Referat
Exam repetition information

Prerequisites and conditions	Frequency	Compulsory attendance	Share on module grade in percent
Course 1	Summer semester	No	%
Course 2	Summer semester	No	%
Course 3	Summer semester	No	%
Course 4	Summer semester	No	%
Course 5	Summer semester	No	%
Course 6	Summer semester	No	%
Course 7	Summer semester	No	%
Course 8	Summer semester	No	%
Course 9	Summer semester	No	%
Course 10	Summer semester	No	%