Environmental science 2 - environmental management issues
BS BN BB BT BC BP BI BM DT BDT
Mr Wayne Kirstine and Associate Professor Martin Hooper
6 points * Second semester * 4 hours per week (2 x 1-hour lectures and 1 x 2 hours of practical/tutorial activity) * Gippsland /Distance * Prerequisites: GAS1011 or permission of subject adviser
This subject focuses on analysing and managing the environment. A systems approach is developed and used to explore various components of the environment, including the ecological, detrital and surficial systems. Aspects of technology and development impacts on the environment are considered. Methods of assessment including environmental impact assessment and auditing are considered as tools for management practice. A case study based on a mine site rehabilitation is undertaken. The subject is taught on-campus by lectures and tutorial/practical activities and by distance education involving no compulsory campus attendance but coordinated local visits are involved.
Assessment
Practical/tutorial report (1000 words): 15%) * Major essay/report (3000 words): 35% * End-of-semester examination: 50%
Prescribed text
White I D and others Environmental systems 2nd edn, Unwin Hyman 1993