144311 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Landcare

GradCertLandcare(Curtin)

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
10513	v.3		Digital Remote Sensing 581	5.0	25.0
10515	v.3		GIS Applications 582	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.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	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.

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144311 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Landcare

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

Availability

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.