oed3pwm parks

PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

OED3PWM

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop a working knowledge of key elements in natural and cultural resource management, with particular reference to protected areas. Topics include weeds and feral animals, legal and scientific approaches to natural resource management, use of protected areas as a baseline for research and management, and the interplay between natural and cultural resource management. Case studies focus on biodiversity and heritage management practices in south eastern Australia.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGregg Muller

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsProtected Area Management: Principles and PracticeRecommendedWorboys, G., Lockwood, M. & De Lacy, T. (2001)OUP.
ReadingsPractical Conservation BiologyRecommendedLindenmayer, D., & Burgman, M.CSIRO PUBLISHING
ReadingsN/ARecommendedN/AN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Understand the underlying concepts and fundamental ideas underpinning biological conservation and develop an overview of the status of biological conservation in south eastern Australia

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and practical work

02. Understand the spatial factors at work in conservation and protected area management and demonstrate skills in field survey techniques

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and practical work

03. Develop an overview of the main factors and patterns of ecological disturbance and of the social and legal setting within which protected area management takes place

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and practical work

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGregg Muller

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 20 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2,000-word assignments4501, 02, 03
one 2,000-word assignments4501, 02, 03
planning, participation and contributionHurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work1001