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Vegetation Management and Conservation (BOTA30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject provides a detailed knowledge of vegetation structure and natural values of Victorian plant communities and their assessment, including environmental limiting factors, threats due to land use, development and fragmentation, and management issues related to environmental impact assessment and conservation of native vegetation. The subject will be based around short excursions to examine different vegetation types in the Melbourne region, and a series of special lectures by scientists, managers and consultants from both the government and private sectors. Topics will include:
- ecology and natural history of Victorian plant communities;
- environmental impacts and vegetation assessment;
- conservation and management issues (e.g. revegetation, rare species, fauna habitat, weed invasions);
- biodiversity legislation and government agencies;
- consulting services and client focus.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the legislative requirements and governmental structure for managing native vegetation in Victoria
- Apply recognised techniques to the assessment of the structure, composition and significance of Victorian native plant communities
- Create vegetation assessments, a map, and develop a management plan combining field observation, expert opinion, and scientific literature
- Evaluate empirical support for common vegetation management models and actions
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Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
At least 75 points of second year level subjects, at least 50 points of which are from subjects from a Science or Environments degree
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basics of plant biology and identification:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BOTA20001 | Green Planet: Plants and the Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BOTA20002 | Plant Biodiversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BOTA20004 | Flora of Victoria | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC20001 | Leaves to Landscape | No longer available |
Basic ecology:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in practical work and fieldwork activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Additional details
- Written report on practical work (500 words, Flora Assessments and Management Plan) during the first half of semester (15%)
- Written report on practical work (500 words, Vegetation Mapping) during the middle third of semester (15%)
- Written report on practical work (1000 words, Vegetation Fire-Response Study) during last third of semester (30%)
- Take home exam of 2000 words during the exam period (40%)
Hurdle Requirement: Students must punctually attend, and satisfactorily participate in, at least 8 of the 10 offsite practicals.
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Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 45 students applies to this subject. For detailed information on the quota subject application process, enrolment deadlines and selection preferences, refer to the Faculty of Science website: http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning-and-advice
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Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Botany Informal specialisation Botany Major Environmental Science Major Plant Science Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Environmental Science Major Botany Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Forest Science Major Landscape Ecosystem Management - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
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