66037 Ecosystem Valuation

6cp; distance
Requisite(s): 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology AND 91154 Ecology AND 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology AND 91309 Biodiversity

This subject examines how ecological and socio-economic assessment can be used in the valuation of ecosystems and natural resources. Understanding the vulnerability of different ecosystems to a range of threatening processes is a central focus of the subject. Specifically, this subject examines valuation techniques for groundwater-dependent ecosystems. However, the themes explored are broadly relevant to the valuation of any ecosystem.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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