CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
PLA4CM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, the central concern is natural resource management and landuse management within the framework of catchment management theory and practice. Using case studies and field work undertaken via intensive workshops we aim to develop knowledge and skills in the management of landuse and development so that: areas suitable for accommodating development are identified and inappropriate development is prevented; salinity is reduced; sustainable landuse is encouraged; pest plants and animals are controlled; and drainage and stormwater run-off are controlled.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Trevor Budge
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in a Planning postgraduate program and the Bachelor of Urban Rural & Environmental Planning or Students enrolled in ABURE or ACCPD or AGCPD or AMCPD
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PLA5CM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Ecology of fresh waters: man and medium, past to future | Prescribed | Moss, B. | 3RD EDN, BLACKWELL 1998 |
| Readings | River management: the Australian experience, | Prescribed | Brizga, J. & Findlayson, B. (eds) | JOHN WILEY & SONS 1999 |
Bendigo, 2014, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Trevor Budge
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 44 - 07
Four 6.5 hours field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
"Field trip will include lectures and workshops"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 44 - 07
One 6.5 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
"One day intensive lecture/workshop on campus"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2000 word essay | 40 | |
| 1 x 3000 word written commentary and presentation of field work results and analysis | 60 |