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Environmental Management (ENV319)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit covers the procedures by which different environments can be managed for different objectives. Case studies illustrate environmental problems and their management, and the unit takes a problem-solving approach. Selected case studies are used to define and understand environmental problems, determine management objectives and develop appropriate management strategies. Case studies may involve environmental management for nature conservation, recreation, or industrial production. The environmental management system approach is also covered and students prepare practical management plans and proposals for assessment.

Contact time: 

Lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 2 hours per semester; practical work: 39 hours per semester.
External students should note that this unit has a compulsory week-long on-campus component.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period.

Prerequisites: 

Completion of at least 18 points at Part II or enrolment in a postgraduate course from the School of Environmental Science or enrolment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Science.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Notes: 

Graduate, Postgraduate and Honours students should enrol in the higher-level code for this unit except where the course structure states otherwise.

Used in these Courses: 

Environmental Engineering (BE)
Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies

Used in these Minors: 

Ecosystem Management

Environmental Management (ENV619)

as for ENV319, except as follows

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Prerequisites: 

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment
Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Master of Arts in Ecologically Sustainable Development
Master of Science in Environmental Science