Program Overview

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Biodiversity and Nature Conservation

Overview

This module sets out the basis for understanding and addressing biodiversity loss. It considers the rationale for conserving natural habitats, including from the perspectives of their ecological complexity, historical continuity, and biogeographical significance. Key habitat types in Ireland are described through an overview of the body of scientific knowledge. The reasons for habitat loss and degradation are examined, and the role of human beings in managing habitats for the continued survival of indigenous flora and fauna is explored.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• An appropriate honours (minimum 2.2 grade) degree

Learning Outcomes

• Describe biogeographical, historical and abiotic characteristics that give rise to the various habitat types
• Identify habitat types and their key species
• Apply habitat classification schemes and demonstrate the use of species distribution maps
• Explain and discuss nature conservation significance, designations and assessments
• Recognise and assess human impacts on semi-natural habitats

Course Content

TBC

Schedule

• The course runs 6 days in total, including day field trips and classroom sessions (4 days), and assignment (1 day) and an exam (1 day)
• The course is scheduled to run over 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th June 2024

Assessment

• 50% CA (Continuous Assessment)
• 50% Exam

Course Details

Course Code

TU347

ECTS

5

Level

Level 9

Award

Single Module CPD Certificate

Duration

1 Week

Course Type

Micro-credentials

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

TBC

Location

Bolton Street

Fees

• Full Course Fee (Before any HCI award applied) is €480
• If eligible for the HCI fee subsidy of 20%, the fee is €96