Online Courses Handbook 2003

129211 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources

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 bachelors 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 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

5780 v.6 Natural Resources Project 592 2.0 12.5

6123 v.4 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 4.0 25.0

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

10209 v.3 # Landcare Revegetation 501 4.0 25.0

302438 v.2 Aquatic Systems Management 502 5.0 25.0

302439 v.2 Aquatic Science 503 4.0 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

302449 v.2 Work Experience 501 0.5 25.0

# Field trips form an essential part of this course.