ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WEM3EM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This capstone subject for the Environmental Management major will integrate sustainability thinking alongside the theory and practise of environmental management of land, catchments and biodiversity in order to address improvement of resource sustainability and future food security. It will take a case study approach to develop critical thinking and practical skills in environmental assessment and monitoring, risk assessment, management practices, project planning and grant writing to solve environmental problems across various scales and industries.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alexei Rowles
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: WEM2QRM and WEM2PEE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand the basics of environmental assessment approaches for measuring or predicting environmental impacts
- Activities:
- Apply knowledge of environmental assessment techniques in case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Apply problem solving & understanding of environmental management techniques to planning a project to address an environmental issue
- Activities:
- Develop project plan as part of case study, including use of environmental mangement practices
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Assemble ideas into a grant proposal
- Activities:
- Write a grant proposal as part of case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Demonstrate knowledge of the field of environmental management
- Activities:
- Final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Explain an environmental issue, proposed assessment & management actions
- Activities:
- Oral assessment of case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alexei Rowles
Class requirements
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weekly Laboratory class including field trips to study sites."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact or risk assessment for case study (Approx. 1500 words) | 10 | 01 | |
| Case study project plan and grant proposal (Approx. 1500 words each) | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| Oral presentation of case study | 10 | 05 | |
| Final examination (2 hour) | 50 | 04 |