Conservation Professional Practices

Subject 108-444 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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: A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial or practical class each week
Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Upon completion of the subject, students should have developed an understanding of the history, development and key issues of the discipline of conservation; the professional standards required and parameters for sound decision-making. In addition they will be familiar with laboratory safety and other Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) considerations.
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 Marcelle Scott

Contact

Marcelle Scott
Phone: 8344 0091
Subject Overview: This subject will introduce students to the ethical issues, cultural considerations, policy framework and the economic environment that informs conservation practice.
Objectives:
Assessment: Two 1,000 word technical papers, 20% each (due during semester) and a 3000 word essay 60% (due end of semester)
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Upon completion of the subject, students should have developed an understanding of the history, development and key issues of the discipline of conservation; the professional standards required and parameters for sound decision-making. In addition they will be familiar with laboratory safety and other Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) considerations.
Related Course(s): Master of Cultural Material Conservation

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