Learning Outcomes

Preliminaries - Importance and Threats

A Closer Look at Biodiversity

Economic Valuation of Biodiversity

Threats to Biodiversity

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the definition and importance of wildlife and the threats it faces. You will learn about biodiversity, the economic valuation of biodiversity and the methods of valuation. Finally, you will be shown how you can estimate the rate of species loss and the factors driving species towards extinction.

Monitoring Wild Animals Preliminaries

Basics of Sampling

Distance Sampling - I

Distance Sampling - II

Radio-Telemetry

Behavioural Monitoring

In this module, you will be introduced to how wildlife can be monitored. You will learn about the basics of sampling, the differences between census and sampling as well as the kinds of sampling. You will be taught distance sampling and how the distance sampling formula is derived. You will also be shown the analysis of radio-telemetry.

What Is A Habitat?

Habitat Degradation, Loss, Fragmentation and Displacement

Reserve Selection and Design

Habitat Management and Improvement

In this module, you will be introduced to habitats and the three modes of dispersal. You will learn about habitat degradation, loss, fragmentation and displacement. You will be taught the creation of reserve, hotspots and gap analysis. You will be shown the principles of reserve design, habitat management and improvement.

Some Terminologies

Some Common Wildlife Diseases

Principles of Disease Management

In this module, you will be introduced to the management of wildlife diseases. You will be taught the horizontal and vertical transmission of diseases and what a host is. You will also learn about some common wildlife diseases, the principles of disease management, the epidemiology triangle and the maintenance strategies of infectious agents.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - First Assessment

This module contains the first assessment on Diploma in Wild Life Conservation. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

Overview of Capturing and Restraining Wild Animals

Mechanical Capture

Chemical Capture

Capture Myopathy

Care of Immobilised Animal

Legal Aspects of Capture and Restraint

Introduction to Genetics

Population Genetics

Chromosomal, Genetic Disorders and Inbreeding

Population Viability Analysis

Reintroductions and Outbreeding

In this module, you will be introduced to conservation genetics and Mendel's law of genetics. You will learn about population genetics and the violations of Hardy-Weinberg's equilibrium. You will be taught chromosomal, genetic disorders and inbreeding. Finally, you will be shown ways of conducting population viability analysis.

Fundamentals of Ex-situ Conservation

Zoos and Their Management

Botanical Gardens

Other Aspects: Cryopreservation and Seed Banks

In this module, you will be introduced to in-situ and ex-situ conservation. You will be taught the genetic implication of ex-situ conservation and zoos and their management. Also, you will learn about botanical gardens, cryopreservation, seed banks and the procedures of seed collection.

Impacts of Climate Change

Plastics and Biodiversity

Oil Spills

Crisis and Learnings: The Sariska Case Study

In this module, you will be introduced to the management of changes. You will learn about climate, forcings and responses. You will also learn about mitigation and adaptation. You will be taught the impacts of plastics on wildlife and the impact of oil spills on wildlife. Finally you will be shown crisis and learnings using Sariska as a case study.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Second Assessment

This module contains the second assessment on Diploma in Wild Life Conservation. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Assessment

Learn about key facets of wildlife conservation, including the threats faced by ecosystems in this free online course..

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of wildlife conservation, including the need for preservation and the various threats that wild animals and their habitats face. It will demonstrate how to safely capture wild animals, how to treat them when necessary, and how to manage their habitats and populations. You will learn using a case-study approach with real-life examples to get a better understanding of this field and its uses.

Principles and Practices of Rewilding

Techniques, Strategies and Best Practices

Conducting Rewilding Program

In this module, you will be introduced to the scope, goals, benefits, challenges and principles of rewilding before discussing a rewilding plan, techniques and strategies, including showing you the case studies and best practices for success. Learn how to engage the communities and stakeholders with planning, funding and monitoring projects.

Rewilding: New Approach to Conservation - Course Assessment

Learn how rewilding conservation practices let natural processes restore ecosystems in this free online ecology course.

Rewilding: New Approach to Conservation

Rewilding is a powerful approach for reviving and reconnecting ecosystems, allowing nature to flourish again. This course describes the scope, goals, benefits, challenges and principles of rewilding before offering a captivating overview of its history. We delve into natural ecosystems' ecological processes and functions and discuss the significance of rewilding techniques and strategies in promoting biodiversity and restoring the natural world.

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