ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

AGR3ENV

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will provide you with the theoretical background and conceptual framework to undertake a critical analysis of selected contemporary issues in environmental management and conservation. In this subject you will explore theories and approaches to sustainable development and environmental management of resources; the relationships between resource systems in terms of ecological, economic, social, philosophical, and ethical dimensions; and research methods in contemporary resource management in a variety of contexts. You will investigate policy and practice relating to water resources, land degradation and management. With environmental management a global issue, within this context you will explore conflict resolution, public participation, industrial and governmental partnerships. This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential. Global Citizenship entails deep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world, being able to recognize the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries, and work with diverse communities - now and in the future.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: This subject is taught at the Epping Campus of Melbourne Polytechnic.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Stream ecology: structure and function of running waters

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Allan, J & Castillo, M

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: SPRINGER, DORDRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS.

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Water management in arid and semi arid regions: interdisciplinary perspectives

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Koundouri-Pitts, P, Karousakis, K, Assimacopoulos, D, Jeffrey, P & Lange, M

Year: 2006

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: EDWARD ELGAR, CHELTENHAM, UK.

ISBN: N/A

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Marine ecology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Connell, S & Gillanders, B

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, NEW YORK.

ISBN: N/A

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Analytical measurements in aquatic environments

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Namiesnik, J & Szefer, P

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CRC PRESS, NEW YORK, USA.

ISBN: N/A

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Ecology of aquatic systems

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Dobson, M & Frid, C

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, NEW YORK.

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Aquatic ecosystems: trends and global prospects

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Polunin, V

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, NEW YORK, USA.

ISBN: N/A

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Australian saltmarsh ecology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Saintilan, N

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA.

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe theories of environmental management and their application to issues and problems

02. Describe water management practices and apply to remedy environmental problems

03. Analyse international and national water resources policies and identify possible applications in a local context

04. Identify principles of conflict management and apply to resource conflicts

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes are recorded

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes are recorded

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes are recorded

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students complete online activities (pre- recorded lectures and other materials) prior to the scheduled workshop.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students can choose either the face-to-face or virtual (Online) class option.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students can choose either the face-to-face or virtual (Online) class option.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x 2,250 word Environmental Management System (EMS) PlanWritten ( Environment Management System (EMS) Plan of a selected case study based on class materials, and further research	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
3 x 10 minute online quizzes about Environmental Impact Assessment EIA (650-word equivalent)Online quiz of multiple choice or short answer questions on lecture and flipped class material	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
1 x 1,600 word Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ReportWritten (1600 word) assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4