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Problem Solving in Environmental Science (EVSC90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Jan Carey
janetmc@unimelb.edu.au
Prof Michael Keough
mjkeough@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students completing this subject should have an appreciation of environmental decision-making and the role of scientists in that process; have developed a critical understanding of methodologies used for the assessment of human impacts on the natural environment; understand the statistical principles underlying the design of environmental impact assessment and monitoring; and have experience in conducting and presenting the results of a multi-disciplinary research project in environmental impact assessment.
Topics include methodologies of hypothesis development, experimental design and testing in environmental impact assessment, design and analysis of sampling and monitoring programs and their subsequent analysis, evaluating proposed solutions for their technical feasibility and risk, and the role of scientists in environmental decision-making. Part of the tutorial component and the field day will involve students undertaking a modest original investigation of an environmental problem.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should:
- appreciate environmental decision-making and the role of scientists in that process
- be able to describe the methods used for assessing human impacts on the natural environment
- identify and apply statistical principles underlying the design of environmental impact assessment and monitoring
- demonstrate the application of scientific ideas to practical environmental problems
- conduct and present a multidisciplinary research project in environmental impact assessment
Generic skills
Upon completion students should demonstrate the generic skills of being able to:
- employ highly developed conceptual, analytical, quantitative and technical skills and are adept with a range of technologies
- evaluate the role of science in addressing current issues facing local and global communities
- apply appropriate methods to solve a scientific problem, including the planning and undertaking of a significant project
- work effectively in groups to meet a shared goal with people whose disciplinary and cultural backgrounds differ from their own
- communicate clearly and convincingly about science and technology to expert and non-expert audiences
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
EVSC30002
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
A three-hour end-of semester written examination, an oral presentation before an audience of staff and students, up to 3,000 words of essay work, and an additional report of up to 3,000 words implementing ideas in class to practical situations.
Graduate students enrolled in this subject may share class time with undergraduate students enrolled in a subject of the same name. The graduate students will be expected to obtain a minimum grade of 65% (H2B) for assignments or examinations common to the undergraduate assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jan Carey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 lectures (two per week) and 18 hours of practical/tutorials (one per week), and one day of field work. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Jan Carey
janetmc@unimelb.edu.auProf Michael Keough
mjkeough@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Major Climate Change Major Climate Change Major Climate Change Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science - 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: 3 November 2022