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ENM163 Natural Resource Management (8)

Abstract

This introductory subject gives an overview of how natural resources are managed by environmental scientists. Topics include an introduction to environmental systems, their multi-disciplinary and complex nature, and approaches to managing them. The subject has no residential school. On completion students have an comprehensive understanding of the nature of environmental systems and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to make sound judgements regarding courses of action to achieve conservation in a range of contexts.

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Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
DistanceAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENM163
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sesssionHD/FLSchool of Environmental Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Students who have completed either PKM160 or GEO105 may not enrol in this subject.
Incompatible subject(s)
GEO105 PKM160

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • have a broad and coherent understanding of the nature of environmental systems
  • have an overview of a range of Australian environmental issues and explain approaches to manage them
  • critically appraise the roles and effectiveness of various policy mechanisms and instruments in conserving the environment
  • have the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to make sound judgements regarding courses of action to achieve conservation in a range of contexts

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to natural resource management
  • The nature of environmental systems
  • Natural resource policy
  • Types of policy instruments and processes
  • Critical thinking and the choice of policy instruments

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.