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 Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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	Credit
10204	v.4	Landcare Integration 500	5.0	25.0
10206	v.4	Landcare Extension 500	5.0	25.0
10207	v.4	Land Degradation and Conservation 500	5.0	25.0
10208	v.4	Soils and Land Use 500	5.0	25.0
10209	v.4 #	Community Restoration 501	4.0	25.0
302438	v.3	Aquatic Biomonitoring 502	5.0	25.0
302441	v.3	Australian Flora 501	5.0	25.0
302449	v.3	Biology Work Experience 501	5.0	25.0
305011	v.2	Biology 599	2.0	12.5
5693	v.4	Biology 595	4.0	25.0

Field trips form an essential part of this course

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	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.