Environmental science 1 - the dynamic environment
BS BN BB BT BC BP BM DT BDT
Mr Wayne Kirstine and Associate Professor Martin Hooper
6 points * First semester * 4 hours per week (2 x 1-hour lectures, 1 x 2-hours of practical/tutorial activity) * Gippsland/Distance
This subject introduces students to some of the basic natural systems and structures of the earth's environment. The underlying ecological, geological and climatological processes are explored. Major themes include the nature of environmental change and the human impact. The scale varies from global to regional and local processes. The focus is on the Australasian region, but relevant examples are taken from the global environment. The subject is taught by internal lectures, tutorials and practical activity and by distance education.
Assessment
Essay (2500 words): 30% * Practical/tutorial report (1500 words): 20% * Examination: 50%
Prescribed texts
Raven P H and others Environment Saunders, 1993