| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 02240700 | Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duur van studie: 1 jaar | Totale krediete: 135 |
Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The curriculum is compiled in consultation with the Director of the Centre for Wildlife Management from the relevant modules. The programme includes lectures/discussions, seminars, a research project (paper), excursions and informal seminars/lectures. A final mark of at least 50% is required in each of the modules listed for this honours degree.
Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar
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In calculating marks, General Regulation G.12.2 applies.
Apart from the prescribed coursework, a research project is an integral part of the study.
The BScHons degree is awarded with distinction to a candidate who obtains a weighted average of at least 75% in all the prescribed modules and a minimum of 65% in any one module.
Minimum krediete: 135
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
Parasites, diseases and capture of wild animals. An overview of veterinary aspects with reference to important parasites and diseases of wild animals. The capture of wildlife and the stress-related consequences of the capture of wild animals. The module content includes a discussion of all the different chemicals used to immobilise wild animals, darting, and handling of wild animals under sedation. The internal and external parasites, most important contagious wildlife diseases and the prevention of capture related diseases are discussed.
Module-inhoud:
Applications of plant ecology principles in plant conservation: species-distribution modelling, alien plant invasions, conservation planning, threatened ecosystems, South African environmental legislation. Discussion of relevant topics in plant ecology.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
A research protocol, field work and project report based on an ecological or wildlife management topic.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The principles of experimental design as required for the selection of an appropriate research design. Identification of the design limitations and the impact thereof on the research hypotheses and the statistical methods. Identification and application of the appropriate statistical methods needed. Interpreting of statistical results and translating these results to the biological context.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
This module focuses on elements of science communication, developing practical elements of scientific communication, writing and public presentations.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The most important techniques applicable to wildlife management and wildlife research are discussed. The principles, applications and restrictions of the following are discussed amongst others: wildlife counts, age determination, age and sex ratios, translocation of animals, chemical immobilisation, mechanical capture techniques, transport of wildlife, land-use, predator control and predator-prey studies.
Module-inhoud:
Beginsels van identifikasie, klassifikasie en nomenklatuur; identifikasie van plante; familieherkenning; versameling van planteksemplare vir identifikasie; herbarium as inligtingsbron. Variasie in saadplante en voortplantingsisteme. Praktiese werk behels ookModule-inhoud:
*Verwys asseblief na die Engelse weergawe van die Modulekatalogus vir die inhoud van hierdie module.
Module-inhoud:
Veldevaluasie en gebruik met die klem op aspekte van belang in wildproduksie en geïntegreerde wild-/veeproduksie sisteme.Minimum krediete: 135
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
Parasites, diseases and capture of wild animals. An overview of veterinary aspects with reference to important parasites and diseases of wild animals. The capture of wildlife and the stress-related consequences of the capture of wild animals. The module content includes a discussion of all the different chemicals used to immobilise wild animals, darting, and handling of wild animals under sedation. The internal and external parasites, most important contagious wildlife diseases and the prevention of capture related diseases are discussed.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
This module focuses on elements of science communication, developing practical elements of scientific communication, writing and public presentations.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The principles of experimental design as required for the selection of an appropriate research design. Identification of the design limitations and the impact thereof on the research hypotheses and the statistical methods. Identification and application of the appropriate statistical methods needed. Interpreting of statistical results and translating these results to the biological context.
Module-inhoud:
Applications of plant ecology principles in plant conservation: species-distribution modelling, alien plant invasions, conservation planning, threatened ecosystems, South African environmental legislation. Discussion of relevant topics in plant ecology.
Module-inhoud:
Beginsels van identifikasie, klassifikasie en nomenklatuur; identifikasie van plante; familieherkenning; versameling van planteksemplare vir identifikasie; herbarium as inligtingsbron. Variasie in saadplante en voortplantingsisteme. Praktiese werk behels ookModule-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The most important techniques applicable to wildlife management and wildlife research are discussed. The principles, applications and restrictions of the following are discussed amongst others: wildlife counts, age determination, age and sex ratios, translocation of animals, chemical immobilisation, mechanical capture techniques, transport of wildlife, land-use, predator control and predator-prey studies.
Module-inhoud:
Veldevaluasie en gebruik met die klem op aspekte van belang in wildproduksie en geïntegreerde wild-/veeproduksie sisteme.Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
A research protocol, field work and project report based on an ecological or wildlife management topic.
Module-inhoud:
*Verwys asseblief na die Engelse weergawe van die Modulekatalogus vir die inhoud van hierdie module.
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