Conservation, Restoration and Landscape Management

Major/Minor/Specialisation !441-MS-MAJ+1004 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010

Coordinator

Dr Graeme Coulson (Science)

Contact

gcoulson@unimelb.edu.au
Overview:

The natural resources that surround us are more than simple building blocks for society, but form part of delicately balanced and interdependent ecosystems.

The University's conservation and landscape management expertise focuses on the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, with some exciting subjects also available in fauna and wildlife conservation.

This is an appropriate field for government and industry professionals working in conservation and development who are looking to upgrade or link their skills to environmental management.

The backgrounds of our students include life sciences, forestry, natural resource management, agriculture, parks and wildlife management, and environmental engineering.

People with qualifications in policy, economics, and management will also benefit by developing skills in ecosystem management.

You can expect to find employment in regulatory agencies, local and state government authorities, environmental consulting companies, and industries with international interests in developing economies.
Objectives:

Students who complete the Master of Environment will have:

  • An advanced understanding of the ideas concerning environmental issues
  • Advanced skills and techniques applicable to changing and managing the environment
  • An ability to evaluate and synthesise research and professional literature in the chosen stream or focus of study
  • An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of environmental assessment
Structure & Available Subjects: The subjects available are outlined below.
Subject Options:

Core Subjects

Students are required to complete the subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Compulsory Subjects

and choose 3 subjects from the list of:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50

Elective Subjects

Students select electives to make up the balance of the award. The recommended list of electives includes:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
July
12.50
September
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
50
Links to further information: http://www.environment.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes: Other subjects may be approved at the discretion of the coordinator.
Related Course(s): Master of Environment
Master of Environment

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