Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

129211 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources


GradCertNatRes(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027205J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for practising biologists, resource managers, urban and regional planners and those concerned with environmental assessment. Participants further develop knowledge and skills in resource management, pest management, plant propagation, aquatic science, water quality management and related disciplines. Although some compulsory core units must be included, students may select from a range of optional units according to individual interests.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent in a field related to natural resources or biology.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

5780 v.6   Natural Resources Project 592 2.0 12.5
6123 v.5   Applied Statistics 501 3.0 25.0
6370 v.5   Natural Resources Seminar 502 1.0 12.5
8714 v.5   Project Design 593 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5693 v.4   Biology 595 4.0 25.0
10204 v.3   Landcare Integration 500 5.0 25.0
10206 v.3   Landcare Extension 500 5.0 25.0
10207 v.3   Land Degradation and Conservation 500 5.0 25.0
10208 v.3   Soils and Land Use 500 5.0 25.0
10209 v.3 # Landcare Revegetation 501 4.0 25.0
302438 v.2   Aquatic Systems Management 502 5.0 25.0
302441 v.2   Flowering Plants 502 5.0 25.0
302442 v.2   Invertebrate Animals 501 5.0 25.0
302443 v.2   Plant Propagation 502 5.0 25.0
302444 v.2   Plant Protection 501 5.0 25.0
302447 v.2   Resource Management 502 5.0 25.0
302448 v.3   Ecology 501 7.0 25.0
302449 v.2   Work Experience 501 0.5 25.0
 
# Field trips form an essential part of this course
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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