oed3pwm parks
PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
OED3PWM
2014
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.
FacultyFaculty 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
Prerequisites OED2ACL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Book of Readings | Prescribed | N/A | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO. |
| Readings | Protected Area Management: Principles and Practice | Recommended | Worboys, G., Lockwood, M. & De Lacy, T. (2001) | OUP. |
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Bendigo, 2014, 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: 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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial attendance and participation | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 10 |
| two 2,000-word assignments | 90 |