ARCH40950 Conservation Strategies

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module provides scope to develop knowledge gained in the first year introductory modules by examining conservation strategies used in cultural and natural World Heritage Conservation. It will explore conservation of built environments and approaches to defining, conserving and presenting monuments, sites and landscapes. In the context of natural heritage it will investigate in-situ and ex-situ approaches to practical wildlife conservation, the selection, design and management of protected areas and anthropogenic effects on biodiversity conservation.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of conservation tools and strategies used in conserving World Heritage properties;
• Understand key conservation concepts, principles and techniques in conserving cultural heritage;
• Develop skills in identifying, protecting and conserving cultural significance of monuments, sites and landscapes.
• Recognise the complementary roles of in-situ and ex-situ conservation actions and critical issues in reintroduction programmes.
• Understand the science behind determining the best strategies for protecting threatened species and designing effective protected areas.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

90
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Online Learning

20
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online content, task-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Conservation Strategies (ZOOL40440)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: 5000 word essay Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

40
Project: Independent project report Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40
Journal: Study journal Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

UCD School of Archaeology use standard feedback sheets for all modules. Your feedback is provided on this form - the form also contains feed forward details - this will help you think about how you could improve your approach in future assignments