314013 v.1 Environmental Biology and Management Major (Master of Science)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This masters program will allow candidates to refine their knowledge in the field of environmental sciences, by focussing on the understanding of ecological principles leading to the preservation of biodiversity and sustainability. A special emphasis is placed in environmental management, including available tools for evaluation of ecosystem rehabilitation and restoration. The candidates will develop professional skills in environmental degradation caused by anthropogenic activities. A research project in a selected field of environmental biology and management is an important component of the program.
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. Apply knowledge of environmental biology and management to a wide variety of situations from urban ecosystems management to planning of large scale impact assessments and post-activity land rehabilitation.
2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to undertake large scale impact assessments, post-activity land rehabilitation and manage urban ecosystems.
3. Access, evaluate and apply current literature, theories and practices of environmental biology and management; design and implement experiments, analyse and interpret data and report research outcomes.
4. Use a range of methods to effectively communicate to a range of audiences; present and defend scientific findings.
5. Use established and emerging technologies in the field of environmental biology; competently use information technology and a variety of tools to retrieve, manipulate, transform and present data and information.
6. Recognise the limitations of scientific knowledge and skills; continue self-education and training and take control of their own learning and development.
7. Consider the impact of global diversity and international perspectives on the discipline of environmental biology and the practice of environmental management.
8. Consider the importance of cultural diversity and individual human rights and how these impact on environmental management.
9. Work professionally and ethically both as an independent scientist and within teams, either as a professional leader or a collaborator.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 311700 | v.1 | Science Research Methodologies 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312396 | v.1 | Conservation Biology and Sustainability 201 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 312627 | v.1 | Quantitative Biology 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312220 | v.2 | Industrial Ecology 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 312223 | v.1 | Contemporary Governance 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 312357 | v.1 | Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312399 | v.1 | Ecotoxicology 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312400 | v.1 | Biomonitoring 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314015 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 500 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314016 | v.2 | Environmental Restoration 301 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 314014 | v.1 | Diversity of Animal Life 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314019 | v.1 | Plant Diversity 500 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312387 | v.1 | Environmental Impact Assessment 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314018 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 510 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312395 | v.2 | Ecology 200 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313568 | v.1 | Climate Change and Adaptation 500 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314017 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Research Project 520 | 12.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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