Graduate Certificate in Ecology and Groundwater Studies

UTS course code: C11149
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Ecology and Groundwater Studies
Abbreviation: GradCertEGS
Course Director: Professor Michael J Knight
Course fee: HECS (local); $6,900 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 24

Graduate Diploma in Ecology and Groundwater Studies

UTS course code: C07084
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Ecology and Groundwater Studies
Abbreviation: GradDipEGS
Course Director: Professor Michael J Knight
Course fee: HECS (local); $6,900 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 36

Master of Science in Ecology and Groundwater Studies

UTS course code: C04169
Testamur title: Master of Science in Ecology and Groundwater Studies
Abbreviation: MSc
Course director: Professor Michael J Knight
Course fee: HECS (local); $8,250 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Overview
Course aims
Admission requirements
Advanced standing
Attendance
Course duration
Course structure
Course program
Assessment
Articulation and progression
Other information

Overview

Managing natural resource systems for the maintenance of ecosystem health and groundwater resources is a complex problem. An understanding of the dependencies between ecosystems, groundwater and society is critical for sustainable management practices, yet these interactions are poorly understood. To create sustainable allocations and management practices requires a transdisciplinary collaborative approach involving disciplinary fields of ecology and groundwater studies and an appreciation of the socioeconomic, legal and political context in which these decisions are made.

Course aims

The course aims to increase and enhance the knowledge and ability of those people concerned and involved with the management of land, catchments, groundwater resources and ecosystem health. The postgraduate subjects provide a range of methods and knowledge which allow participants to identify groundwater dependent ecosystems, assess their vulnerability and uniqueness, and then develop appropriate management plans.

Admission requirements

Candidates may be admitted to the courses with a four-year Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institute; a three-year Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institute, plus two years relevant work experience; or equivalent qualifications. Candidates with a three-year Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institute without work experience, or without a degree but with suitable work experience, may enrol in the Graduate Certificate and later transfer to a Graduate Diploma or Master's with full credit for completed subjects.

Advanced standing

For further information on advanced standing contact the Course Director.

Attendance

Students may enrol in off-campus (distance) mode – a characteristic of the courses is the use of web-based delivery and print-based materials which are supplemented by contact with lecturers when appropriate.

Course duration

The Graduate Certificate is offered on a one-semester, full-time basis depending on subject availability.

The Graduate Diploma is offered on a two-semester, full-time or four-semester, part-time basis.

The Master's can be completed on a full-time basis in two academic semesters. Completion on a part-time basis takes four semesters.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate requires 24 credit points of study.

The Graduate Diploma requires 36 credit points of study.

The Master's requires 48 credit points of study.

Course program

A = Autumn semester S = Spring semester

Assessment

Depending on the subjects chosen, students can expect to undergo a variety of assessment types before completion of this course including informal examinations, assignments and essays, practical reports and write-ups. Communication and assessment may involve written and electronic modes. For further details on individual subjects, see the Subject Descriptions section or contact the subject's coordinator.

Articulation and progression

Work completed for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma may be credited towards the Master's, since they all share the same core coursework subjects. However, completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate does not guarantee admission to the Graduate Diploma or the Master of Science courses.

Other information

For further information contact:

Professor Michael J Knight
telephone (02) 9514 1984
fax (02) 9514 1985
email Groundwater.Management@uts.edu.au