91122 Environmental Management

6cp

Requisite(s): 91121 Aquatic Ecology

This is a senior undergraduate subject. Most assessment tasks are undertaken online during semester. In this subject, environmental management is examined from different perspectives, including socioeconomic and community aspects. Global issues, as well as Australian environmental issues, are considered. Integrated environmental management is offered as a means of limiting the effects of problems, considered in the light of environmental ethics and legislation. Other aspects of the subject include risk environmental impact assessment and consequences, including the evaluation process. Tools used for capacity building are developed and several major case studies are explored. Agenda 21 issues and sustainable use of environmental resources are also emphasised. The subject includes a day excursion.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,562.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

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