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An overview of the indigenous flora and fauna of New Zealand, including their biogeographic origins, the unique and unusual aspects of native organisms, the makeup of native communities, and their interactions with introduced organisms. Emphasis will be placed on the role of biological invaders in modifying New Zealand ecosystems.
Goal of the courseTo provide an understanding of the origin and development of the New Zealand flora andfauna, to identify the current and past threats to biodiversity in New Zealand, and to reviewthe issues solving present conservation problems and preventing future threats to biodiversity.Learning outcomes- An understanding of the origin of both New Zealand and its native plants and animals- An appreciation of the causes of extinction and the role these have played in shaping New Zealand's biodiversity- An understanding of introductions of exotics plants and animals: why they were introduced, and their effects on the native biodiversity- An understanding of current conservation problems facing New Zealand and how they are being addressed- An understanding of the potential future threats facing the biodiversity of New Zealand and the ways in which future problems can be avoided- Learning basic practical field skills in assessing biodiversity
30 points at 100 level
BIOL114
Jim Briskie
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Domestic fee $650.00
International fee $3,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .