1.   | The impacts and history of invaders (Conference abstract - 250 words) | 5% | - 1 - Evaluate problems and risks (potential and existing) associated with invasive species.
- 2 - Review and synthesise knowledge of the types and significance of invasive species, particularly in the tropics.
- 3 - Integrate and apply an understanding of social, political, economic and environmental impacts of invasive species.
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2.   | Student presentation: The history and impacts of invasive species (Oral presentation - 12 minutes) | 25% | - 1 - Evaluate problems and risks (potential and existing) associated with invasive species.
- 2 - Review and synthesise knowledge of the types and significance of invasive species, particularly in the tropics.
- 3 - Integrate and apply an understanding of social, political, economic and environmental impacts of invasive species.
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3.   | Literature review: Life history traits and invasive species (2000 words) | 25% | - 1 - Evaluate problems and risks (potential and existing) associated with invasive species.
- 2 - Review and synthesise knowledge of the types and significance of invasive species, particularly in the tropics.
- 3 - Integrate and apply an understanding of social, political, economic and environmental impacts of invasive species.
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4.   | Literature review: Risk assessment and management of invasive species (2500 words) | 35% | - 1 - Evaluate problems and risks (potential and existing) associated with invasive species.
- 2 - Review and synthesise knowledge of the types and significance of invasive species, particularly in the tropics.
- 3 - Integrate and apply an understanding of social, political, economic and environmental impacts of invasive species.
- 4 - Evaluate and apply knowledge of current techniques used in the control and monitoring of invasive species.
- 5 - Critique current strategies for the management of invasive species.
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5.   | Participation: Discussion form or tutorial attendance (150 words per week) | 10% | - 1 - Evaluate problems and risks (potential and existing) associated with invasive species.
- 2 - Review and synthesise knowledge of the types and significance of invasive species, particularly in the tropics.
- 3 - Integrate and apply an understanding of social, political, economic and environmental impacts of invasive species.
- 4 - Evaluate and apply knowledge of current techniques used in the control and monitoring of invasive species.
- 5 - Critique current strategies for the management of invasive species.
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