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This course allows students to develop an understanding of the principles and procedures necessary for professionals to practice applied environmental management. Students will receive training relevant to the environmental management industry and will conduct a significant research/industry training project. The course covers areas such as environmental impact assessment and monitoring, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues. Students will also learn about environmental management systems, environmental auditing and risk assessment.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than Environmental Management/Science. Alternatively applicants can enter upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management or the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI5133 | Environmental and Health Risk Assessment | 20 |
| SCI5250 | Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures | 20 |
| SCI5110 | Management of Waste | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI5117 | Biological Conservation | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| SCI5105 | Catchment Health | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI6103 | Environmental Management Systems and Auditing | 20 |
| SCI6100 | Environmental Monitoring and Investigation | 20 |
| SCI6105 | Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI6104 | Environmental Management Project | 60 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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