School of Environmental Sciences | Charles Sturt University

These two articulated courses are the only specialised postgraduate courses in Australia in the field of ornithology. The courses combine theory and practice with an emphasis on Australian birds.The aims of these courses are to:

-provide detailed and current knowledge of bird ecology, including foraging and breeding, social organisation, bird movement and birds as ‘environmental indicators’

-provide an overview of the origin, evolution and systematics of birds focusing on recent developments in this dynamic field

-critically investigate current approaches to bird conservation, including reintroduction programs

-provide an understanding of the principles of captive avian management, including husbandry, nutrition, breeding requirements, health and disease and record keeping

-provide a comprehensive review of two selected bird groups, including evolution, taxonomy, biology and ecology and conservation status

-provide an integrated framework for assessing and implementing appropriate management and conservation strategies and technologies

-further enhance the problem solving/thinking/research skills of graduates to enhance their leadership potential

-provide the opportunity for individuals to carry out major reviews or small projects in areas of specific interest to them or their organisation

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ornithology/

Course Structure

Distance education mode only BIO431 Evolution, Taxonomy and Biogeography of Birds BIO433 Ornithological Methods BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds BIO430 Avian Biology Students may exit here with the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology and graduate with the award GradCertOrnith. Students who continue with the Graduate Diploma then complete four subjects selected from the following list: BIO437 Captive Avian Management BIO480 Ecology and Conservation of Waterbirds and two subjects chosen from: SPA115 Principles of Geographic Information Systems STA404 Statistical Reasoning BIO410 Landscape Ecology of Birds BIO439 Avian Behavioural Ecology

Course Requirements

As this course is articulated with the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology course, applicants must have completed the Graduate Certificate at a Credit grade average or better. Students must also have access to a computer and be competent computer users as they will be required to undertake online literature searches to complete assignments.

Course Prospects

Environmental Consultant, Biodiversity Officer, Ornithologist, Specialist Tour Guide

Contact Details

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Telephone: 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) OR +61 2 6338 6077 (from outside Australia)

Facsimile: (02) 6338 6001 (within Australia) OR +61 2 6338 6001 (from outside Australia)

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