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Protected Area Management (FRST20011)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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The subject introduces the concepts of parks, reserves and wilderness areas and discusses the considerations for effective land management of these areas.
On completion of this subject, students should:
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be aware of the recreational opportunity spectrum and its implications in managing recreational activities in the forest;
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understand the complexity of park management and the need for balance in making decisions about forest use;
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be aware of the development process and history of parks and wilderness areas;
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be aware of the policy and legislation relevant to the management of these areas; and
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understand the importance of extension, interpretation, education and enforcement in the effective management of parks and wilderness areas.
The subject covers the areas of:
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history and development of National Park legislation and systems;
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policy, planning and management for National Parks;
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cultural and historic values in National Parks and extension and enforcement;
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recreation and park management; and
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interpretation techniques.
Intended learning outcomes
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Generic skills
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Students will be provided with all course materials, consisting of a CD and work book covering all subject content. Additional support and resources will be provided through LMS.
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Activity Document of up to 1500 words (40%) and a project of 3800 to 4200 words (60%).
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
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- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024