49126 Environmental Management of Land

6cp; block; distance; availability: all courses (core for MEEM)
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr P Hazelton

This subject examines the basic concepts and principles of land resource compilation, requirements for environmental sustainable management practices.

Topics include management strategies for wetland development and coastal rehabilitation, as well as for landscapes with acid sulphate soil, salinity and contamination problems. Knowledge is also gained in environmental auditing and in visual assessment used in landscape design. On completion, the student should be able to interpret and critically evaluate the affects of physical and social limitations on urban and semi-urban planning and devise sustainable development and management strategies.

Assessment: Assessment comprises one major assignment undertaken in three stages, and one examination (25 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49126.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.