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Graduate Diploma of Ornithology Articulated Set
includes:
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
Graduates have advanced knowledge about the foraging behaviour, breeding ecology, social organisation, and movements of birds. They are able to apply this knowledge in ornithology to contemporary issues associated with conservation including those that require highly specialised skills or technical abilities.
Graduates have specialised knowledge regarding the foraging, breeding ecology, social organisation, and movements of birds. They are able to apply this knowledge in ornithology to contemporary issues associated with conservation.
- Award Names
- Availability
- Duration
- Admission
- Credit
- Articulation
- Graduation
- Course Structure
- Enrolment Pattern
- Residential School
The course includes the following awards:
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology GradCertOrnith
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology GradDipOrnith
Course Study Modes and Locations
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology (5305OR)
Distance Education - Albury-Wodonga
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology (5604OR)
Distance Education - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Admission criteria
CSU Admission PolicyGraduate Diploma of Ornithology
Applicants must have relevant undergraduate degree before entering in to this course
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
Applicants will be expected to hold an undergraduate qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
Applicants not holding such a qualification but who have had at least five years of relevant professional experience or experience with a recognised ornithological society will also be considered for admission.
Credit
CSU Credit PolicyGraduate Diploma of Ornithology
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology will be given credit for the 4 subjects (32 Points)completed in that course.
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
N/A
Articulation
The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
Graduation requirements
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Ornithology requires students to complete four compulsory subjects (32 points).
BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
The Graduate Diploma in Ornithology is an additional four subjects (32 points).
Students undertake two core subjects and choose two others from a restricted subject list.
Core ornithology subject list includes:
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
BIO439 Behavioural Ecology
Restricted subject list includes:
SPA415 Principles of Geographic Information Systems
GEO513 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
BIO521 Restoration Ecology
ENM413 The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology
Enrolment Pattern
Graduate Certificate
Year 1 Session 1
BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
Year 1 Session 2
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
With 32 point students may opt to exit at this point with the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology.
Graduate Diploma
A further 4 subjects (32 points), with at least 2 core subjects (16 points).
Year 2 Session 1
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
Restricted Elective
Year 2 Session 2
BIO439 Behavioural Ecology
Restricted Elective
Residential School
Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.
Contact
Current Students
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact your Course Director. You can find the name and contact details for your Course Director in your offer letter or contact your School office.
Prospective Students
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.