Overview

This subject explores and evaluates the many ways in which ecological knowledge and concepts can be used to achieve positive outcomes in areas of conservation and natural resource management. It examines the many dimensions of environmental challenges and the tools and approaches for effectively managing natural systems. The unit will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Carly Cook

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Carly Cook

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe the links between natural resource management and the ecological theory on which it is based;

2.

Apply the principles of environmental management at local, regional, national and global scales;

3.

Employ tools to assist in making robust management decisions and assess their strengths and weaknesses;

4.

Evaluate the need to cater for genetic variation and evolutionary potential;

5.

Assess the social, economic, ethical and political considerations of resource management, and how they impact decisions.

Assessment summary

Examination: 45%
Three Assignments (10%, 15% and 20%): 45%
Five quizzes (2% each): 10%

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Information is indicative and subject to change.
A field trip to the Mornington Peninsula is compulsory for the Invasive Species project. At unit publication date, it is anticipated that there will no extra costs associated with this field trip.

Availability in areas of study

Ecology and conservation biology
Environmental science
Zoology