Fire and Water Management

Subject 220-161 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty hours of lectures and 30 hours of practical work
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Ms Robyn Price
Subject Overview:

This subject examines the Management of Fire and Water within a Forested Land Environment. On completion of this subject, students should:

  • understand the nature of wildfire and fire behaviour in forests and other vegetation types;

  • be aware of approaches to fire suppression;

  • appreciate the complexity of catchment management; and

  • be able to assist in the preparation of catchment management plans.

The subject covers;

  • basic fire chemistry, behaviour and suppression and personal fire safety; and

  • principles of water movement in forested catchments and management of catchments for conservation of hydrologic and riparian values.

Assessment: A 2-hour examination worth 50%, and up to three projects of a maximum of 2000 words each, totalling 50%.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Information Not Available
Related Course(s): Associate Degree in Forestry Management

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