Online Courses Handbook 2003

144311 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Landcare

Introduction
The course is designed to provide training for graduates from any background in the skills necessary to work in the broad field of landcare. The course emphasis is on underlying theory rather than 'hands on' practice and will be of value to those already employed in the field or anticipating entering this professional area. This course complements the more extensive Graduate Diploma in Landcare by providing the essential core units.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised institution.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one semester full-time duration and is also available in part-time and/or external study mode.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10206 v.3 Landcare Extension 500 4.0 25.0

10207 v.3 Land Degradation and Conservation 500 4.0 25.0

10208 v.3 Soils and Land Use 500 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

5940 v.4 # Geological Remote Sensing 501 2.0 12.5

10204 v.3 Landcare Integration 500 4.0 25.0

10205 v.3 Landcare Project 590 7.0 25.0

10209 v.3 Landcare Revegetation 501 4.0 25.0

10509 v.2 Land Information Systems 583 5.0 25.0

10513 v.2 Digital Remote Sensing 582 5.0 25.0

10515 v.2 Land Information Systems 584 5.0 25.0

12071 v.2 Arid Landcare 500 4.0 25.0

# If this unit is selected, students may undertake an additional approved half-unit elective.

NB Students may substitute listed optional units with an approved elective subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.