The course aims to provide natural resource managers with a sound theoretical background and practical experience in river hydrology, ecology, restoration and water policy. The development of this course was initiated by Land and Water Australia after the identification of an urgent need for improved education and training programs for professionals involved in river management and restoration projects. The Course Advisory Committee established to oversee development of the course curriculum includes representatives from government, industry, community and academic staff.
Graduates possess skills in the prioritisation, design, implementation and evaluation of river restoration projects by undertaking subjects covering river hydrology, ecology, restoration and water policy.
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
All subjects have a compulsory residential school requirement.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
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The course structure is based upon four stand-alone subjects that can be taken independently of each other. The four subjects are subdivided into a number of topics and delivered in a sequence. In this way, knowledge is gained sequentially, building upon previous material.
The subjects undertaken in Session 1 establish a background in river hydrology and ecology, providing a context for the restoration and policy subjects completed in Session 2. These designated core subjects have been selected in line with the essential content requested by Land and Water Australia.
The course consists of four core subjects:
BIO401 River and Floodplain Ecology
BIO402 River Protection and Restoration
GEO513 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
PSC420 Water Policy and Management
The course is offered by distance education only and the standard enrolment pattern would be as follows:
Session 1
BIO401 River and Floodplain Ecology
GEO513 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
Session 2
BIO402 River Protection and Restoration
PSC420 Water Policy and Management
Applicants must hold an undergraduate environmental science degree or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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