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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 38, 2021
Northern Asia Plant Diversity: Current Trends in Research and Conservation 2021
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| Article Number | 00027 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20213800027 | |
| Published online | 28 October 2021 | |
Conservation Biology as an Academic Discipline: Novosibirsk State University’s Master’s Degree Program Experience
Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
* Corresponding author: adubynin@yandex.ru
A reduction in the planet’s biodiversity requires an active response by politicians, environmental activists, and scientists. Modern biological education should provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to solve complex tasks targeted at preserving and restoring vulnerable species habitats and ecosystems. Students study conservation biology at many universities around the world with this as their goal. For the first time in Russia, a Master’s Conservation Biology course for biology students was developed and tested at Novosibirsk State University. This primer course (108 hours) includes lectures, discussions, excursions, elements of gamification, combines auditorium and online classes, uses social networks for additional communication with students, and experienced practitioners. The course has been highly rated by students and can be expanded to include a larger audience.
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