Honours Program - Forest Science

Major/Minor/Specialisation !BH-SCI-MAJ+1022 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Year and Campus: 2012

Coordinator

Iona MacLeod

macleodi@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre
Ground Floor, Land & Food Resources (building 142)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

The honours program in Forest Science comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students' knowledge and skills in solving problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either:

  • enter the workforce pursuing a career in forest science and related environmental management industries; or

  • pursue further research study through masters or doctor of philosophy degrees.
Objectives:

Students who complete the Forest Science Honours Program should have acquired:

  • an understanding of the biology and diversity of forest ecosystems;
  • an understanding of Australian forest management and conservation;
  • the capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis and solution of problems in forestry, forest conservation, forest industry and related environmental issues;
  • an ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
  • essential skills in the acquisition and interpretation of forest data;
  • a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;

  • a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning.
Structure & Available Subjects:

Research

Students must complete 75 points of research

Coursework

Students must complete 25 points of coursework
Subject Options:

Research Component

Students must complete 75 points of research:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Coursework Component

Students must complete 25 points of coursework.

Students must complete one of:

Subject
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Plus one of:

Subject
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Credit Points:
Not offered in 2012
12.50
Not offered in 2012
12.50
Not offered in 2012
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.land-environment.unimelb.edu.au/forestecosystemscience/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)

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