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Valid for year : 2011
 
NBID33 Zoobiology, 6 ECTS credits.
/Zoobiology/

For:   ETH  


OBS!
The course is not open for exchange students
 

Prel. scheduled hours: 60
Rec. self-study hours: 100

  Area of Education: Science

Main field of studies: Biology

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
This course aims at giving the students an insight in and understanding of ex situ conservation, and its relation to in situ conservation. After the course, the students should
  • Know the basics, theory and practicalities, of ex situ conservation
  • Know the ethics and welfare aspects of ex situ conservation breeding.
  • Know the role of education, marketing and public relations in conservation
  • Know the basics in population genetics and management
  • Know the basics of ex situ reproduction techniques
  • Be able to analyse and set up long term goals for an Ex situ population from studbook data, taking species specific factors into consideration
  • Be able to communicate the value and role of ex situ conservation in the global conservation efforts.


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Understanding the basic principles of taxonomy and evolution. Enrolment in the MSc programme in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Organisation:
The course consists of: (i) Formal lectures, (ii) Seminars on subjects dealt with in selected scientific papers and zoo publications, (iii) Lab exercises at Kolmården with ex situ population management computer tools, (iv) Debates on various polarised topics relevant for ex situ population management, such as wild capture, release and rehabilitation programmes, surplus vs contraception, where students will be assigned the task to present and defend a given view in a �?opublic" hearing, and (v) Case studies of assigned ex situ conservation problems, presented as written reports and oral presentations.

Course contents:
The organisation of ex situ conservation; Stakeholders in ex situ conservation; The genetics of ex situ population management; Tools for ex situ population management; Ex situ conservation in practice: actors, space limitations, transports, husbandry, disease control, ethological issues; Case studies: selected EEPs, release programmes; Zoo involvement in in situ research and conservation projects; Politics and economics in ex situ conservation; National, EU and other international legislation; Public education and affecting public opinion; Ethics and welfare issues.
Course literature:
EAZA Yearbook (CD-ROM; provided); World Zoo and Aquaria Conservation Strategy (pdf format; provided);
Population management. Managers as detectives (Princée 1998; available at Kolmarden);
Genetic management of small animal populations in zoos and wildlife reserves (Princée 1998; available at Kolmarden).
Examination:
Active participation in all seminars, labs and debates
6 ECTS
 
Grades given in the course are Fail or Pass


Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Mats Amundin
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Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 11/05/2010