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Managing Wetlands and Water (ENV311)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical basis for the management, monitoring and conservation of rivers, streams, estuaries and wetlands. It develops an understanding of aquatic processes which includes the physical and chemical features of inland, estuarine and nearshore marine waters and aspects of primary and secondary production. The unit then focuses on human impacts, monitoring, management strategies and water resources policy. The practical component of the unit provides a knowledge of relevant physical, chemical and biological research techniques.

Contact time: 

Lectures: 2 hours per week; practical work: 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites: 

Completion of or concurrent enrolment in ENV268 Ecology or enrolment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Science.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Notes: 

Students who previously did ENV311 Management of Aquatic Systems may not enrol in this unit for credit.

Used in these Courses: 

Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)
Environmental Technology (BSc)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies

Used in these Minors: 

Ecosystem Management