CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
PLA5CM
2016
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.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Katharine McKinnon
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Construct and develop a catchment management physical anaylsis through obervation and measurement to determine the role of relevant factors
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshop Discussion, Fieldwork, observation, measurement and evaluation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Evaluate the relative performance of competing models of catchment management and produce a policy and planned approach to demonstrate an effective operating system
- Activities:
- lectures, workshop, practical exercise
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. appraise the relationship between catchment management and land use planning
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshop Discussion, Fieldwork, observation, measurement and evaluation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. assess the impacts of competing factors and rank and select critical elements of water and land management
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshop Discussion, Fieldwork, observation, measurement and evaluation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
Bendigo, 2016, Week 47-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katharine McKinnon
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 47
Three 1.0 days field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day in week 47 and delivered via blended.
"Field trip includes lectures and workshops"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 47
Two 7.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day in week 47 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2000 word essay | 40 | 02 | |
| 1 x 3000 word written commentary and presentation of field work results and analysis | 60 | 01, 03, 04 |