CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT

PLA5CM

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject the central concern is natural resource management and land use 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 land use and development so that: areas suitable for accommodating development are identified and inappropriate development is prevented; salinity is reduced; sustainable land use is encouraged; pest plants and animals are controlled; and drainage and stormwater run-off are controlled.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

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: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Ecology of fresh waters: man and medium, past to future

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Moss, B.

Year: 1998

Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN

Publisher: BLACKWELL

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River management: the Australian experience

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Brizga, J. & Findlayson, B.

Year: 1999

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Publisher: JOHN WILEY & SONS

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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
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Construct and develop a catchment management physical analysis through observation and measurement to determine the role of relevant factors
02. Evaluate the relative performance of competing models of catchment management and produce a policy and planned approach to demonstrate an effective operating system
03. Appraise the relationship between catchment management and land use planning
04. Assess the impacts of competing factors and rank and select critical elements of water and land management
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.