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CANI310 Wild Dog Ecology

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
25 April 2013 28 April 2013 Mandatory The intensive school is mandatory for both on- and off-campus students.
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites BIOL110 and (BIOL120 or ZOOL100)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units CANI510 - Wild Dog Ecology
Coordinator(s) Wendy Brown (wbrown@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

In 'Wild Dog Ecology' we explore the ecology, evolution and natural history of wild canids; the origins of the domestic dog; and issues surrounding dog control and wild dog conservation. Students will participate in field work to gain first-hand experience in techniques used to monitor wild dog activity and learn best practice management for the control of wild dogs and dingoes in Australia.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

The Wild Canids - Their Systematics, Behavioural Ecology and Evolution
ISBN: 9781929242641
Fox, M.W. (ed), Dogwise Publishing 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History
ISBN: 9780231135290
Wang, X. and Tedford, R.H., Columbia University Press 2010
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behaviour and Evolution
ISBN: 9780226115634
Coppinger, R. and Coppinger, L., University of Chicago Press 2nd ed. 2004
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 15% 1500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assignment 2 20% 1500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Online Activity 5% 50
Assessment Notes
Database Input
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4
Oral Assessment 10%
Assessment Notes
(Debate)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8
Practical Work 20%
Assessment Notes
Dog Moniotring Excercise
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2, 3 GA: 1, 6, 7, 8
Final Examination 2 hrs 30%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the ecology and evolution of wild canids and their interactions with human society;
  2. apply modern techniques to monitor wild dog activity using current best practices; and
  3. develop policies regarding issues surrounding dog control and wild dog conservation, and implement these policies in a practical situation.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students acquire knowledge through exposure to latest information including recent research data. Knowledge is assessed and practised in assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills are practised and assessed in assessment tasks. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Issues surrounding wild dog conservation and dog control are not unique to Australia but are common issues around the world (eg African Wild Dog, Wolves in North America and Europe). This global perspective is included in the unit content. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Assignment, essay and oral presentation require students to access, reference and critically evaluate information. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will learn new skills and concepts that can be applied to new situations that the students are likely to encounter in the future. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
In the assignments, students will be asked to formulate solutions to complex scenarios, such as those involving conflicting issues of conservation and pest management. In the practical assessment, students will be required to demonstrate their proficiency in wildlife management skills, and will be assessed on their ability to apply appropriate techniques in a practical situation. Some exam question will also involve problem solving. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The animal welfare implications and OH&S issues related to animal management and surveillance activities will be highlighted throughout the unit. Social responsibility issues related to dog control (eg dog attacks) will also be covered. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will work in teams for the oral and practical assessment tasks. 		True True True
   

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