sci3ecs environmental case stud.
ENVIRONMENTAL CASE STUDIES
SCI3ECS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine how environmental and scientific studies may be applied to determine the origin, nature and quality of land and water resources; assess the impacts of using resources on the quality and diversity of the biophysical environment; identify and monitor environmental change - past, present and future; and assist balanced decision-making in the sustainable use of resources. The subject is based around field studies of the physical and biological components and the dynamics of selected ecosystems.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ENV1CSS or PHE2EHI
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 | Environmental; change in Australia since 1788. | Prescribed | Young, A.R. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1996 |
| Readings | Indicators of catchment health - a technical perspective. | Prescribed | Walker, J. & Reuter, D.J. | CSIRO, 1996. |
| Readings | Looking back - the changing face of the Australian continent 1972-1992. | Prescribed | Graetz, D. | CSIRO, 1992 |
| Readings | Australia : a geography, Vol. 1 the natural environment. | Preliminary | Jeans, D.N. | SYDNEY UNIVERSITY PRESS, SYDNEY, 1986. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
Four 4.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Four half day field trips"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 5.0 days workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Five half day workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Four x field reports | 20 | |
| Major assignment | 50 | |
| On-line test | 10 | |
| Poster presentation | 20 |