M.Bio-NF.401: International Nature Conservation at the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Vilm
Learning outcome:
The course will contribute to qualify Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Master-degree students for future work in international conservation organizations and for scientific tasks related to international nature conservation. With the four-day-course at the Isle of Vilm, the students will be given the opportunity
- To broaden their knowledge about international nature conservation issues
- To receive first-hand information on international conventions and discussions from those actively involved, and
- To create a platform for networking and information exchange. It will cover the following topics:
- Global conventions on Biodiversity
- Climate change and conservation
- Protected areas and the UNESCO World Heritage Convention
- Issues and approaches of sustainable use incl. certification
- Financing conservation
- Conservation in the marine Environment
The course will be a combination of lectures, interactive discussions and working groups.
Courses and examinations
4-day seminar block course
Exam:
Presentation, in a team, (30 min)
Prerequisite for examination:
Präsentation (ca. 30 Minutes) or Assignment (max. 10 Pages) for the seminar
Core skills:
Research on the required topic
Workload:
90 h (28/62 h, Attendance time /Self-study time)
Admission requirements:
None
Recommended previous knowledge:
None
Language:
English
Person responsible for module:
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ulrich Brose
Course frequency:
Academic Term each winter semester
Duration:
One semester
Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice
Recommended Semester:
First Semester
Maximum number of students:
5