ENM413 Field Study in Environmental Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biological Sciences (BILSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The subject consists of a field trip to an area or bioregion of Australia. It provides students with the opportunity to apply and translate the theories and principles taught in the classroom into practice in the field. Students are provided an opportunity to overcome challenges in the field, solve new problems, and create new knowledge about a region, thus enhancing their ability to work as a team, solve problems and design research studies. The subject also provides students with an opportunity to develop new ideas and perspectives with respect to their chosen profession.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENM413
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Students must be enrolled in a course offered by the Faculty of Science.
Students who have completed ENM310 may not enrol in this subject.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to:
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues associated with natural resource management at a site or bioregion;
• access sources for up-to-date information and develop their library research skills;
• demonstrate the ability of developing a research proposal, preparing for field studies, and implementing a research plan;
• plan scientific research and gather data from the field, including the collation and analysis of results from the field;
• situate new knowledge gathered from the field within the context of existing knowledge; and
• communicate their findings in a professional manner as a written report
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus is dependent upon the area or bioregion in focus and may change depending on the skills and abilities of the Subject Coordinator. Each student will however:
1. undertake a "desktop" investigation of an area/bioregion in the preparation for, the planning of, and implementation of a field study within that area;
2. employ appropriate research, documentation, evaluation, and reporting methodologies for documenting the success or otherwise of planning, implementing, and reporting on a field study
3. develop a research proposal and implement appropriate research methods to investigate one environmental issue within the region;
4. critically evaluate the concerns, strategies and processes that occurred on their field trip;
5. provide a written report on their scientific study from the field that places the new knowledge found within the context of existing knowledge.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
Specialised Resources
The subject involved a field trip of some length into the Australian environment
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.