Conservation Professional Practices (CUMC90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | March |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce students to the ethical issues, cultural considerations, policy framework and the economic environment that informs conservation practice.
During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the LMS. The LMS will become available at the commencement of the pre-teaching dates.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand the history, context and key issues of the discipline of conservation along with the professional standards required and parameters for sound decision-making; and
- be familiar with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) considerations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in this subject must be admitted to the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Material Conservation or the GCA-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation in Cultural Material Conservation)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students who have completed CUMC40001 Conservation Professional Practices are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
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
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A paper
| During the assessment period | 20% |
A class presentation
| During the teaching period | 20% |
A report
| During the assessment period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Robyn Sloggett Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours - 12 hours of lectures lectures and 24 hours of seminars over the intensive teaching period. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined in the LMS. The LMS will be available at the commencement of the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 13 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2020 Census date 6 March 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 March 2020 Assessment period ends 12 April 2020 March contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022