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Environmental Monitoring (ENV505)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit provides a conceptual background to the design and implementation of environmental monitoring programs, and practical experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of monitoring data. The unit considers physical, chemical, biological and social monitoring, and short and long term programs. Geographical information systems and remote sensing are given special attention. The unit considers monitoring of terrestrial and aquatic (both marine and freshwater systems) in addition to airborne compounds and social systems.

Contact time: 

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

Prerequisites: 

Undergraduates: ENV102 Introduction to Environmental Science and
ENV268 Ecology.
Postgraduates: Enrolment in a postgraduate science course or MA in Education for Sustainability.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)
Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment
Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability
Master of Natural Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine