Graduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries
Course GC-CCFPI (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
Year and Campus: | 2016 - Burnley |
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Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate |
Duration & Credit Points: | 50 credit points taken over 12 months part time. |
Coordinator
Associate Professor Richard Eckard
Contact
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled and future students:
- General information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/climatechange/
- Email: TL-Climate@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: |
This course develops understanding and skills required by professionals with connections to food production, agribusiness, and forest and resource management to respond to the challenges posed by climate change. It explores the many factors underpinning climate change risk for agricultural production and methods for sustainable food and fibre production and their markets, in the face of changing climate. At the same time as developing individual capability, application of the knowledge gained during study to participants' work and projects provides immediate and relevant application of course learning and invaluable insights into the impacts of climate change to the future of primary industries. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
The Graduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries aims to develop understanding and skills required by professionals with connections to food production, agribusiness, forestry and resource management to respond to the challenges posed by climate change. The course will develop a deep understanding of the many factors underpinning food and fibre security and an awareness of methods for sustainable food and fibre production and their markets, in the face of changing climate. The objectives of this course are to: |
Course Structure & Available Subjects: |
To achieve the Graduate Certificate in Climate Changes for Primary Industries, you are required to successfully complete all four 12.5 credit point subjects. A total of 50 points for the completion of the course. |
Subject Options: | Core SubjectsSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
Entry Requirements: |
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: |
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 |
Further Study: |
Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible for credit into Masters courses offered by the Faculty of Vetterinary & Agricultural Sciences. |
Graduate Attributes: |
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become: Academically excellent: Knowledgeable across disciplines: Leaders in communities: Attuned to cultural diversity: Active global citizens: |
Links to further information: | http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/climatechange/ |
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