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Caretaking Rivers for the Community (NRMT90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject is concerned with demonstrating how catchment management projects are integrated into catchment management programs to achieve multiple outcomes across multiple sites. It demonstrates how the "Principles of Natural Resources Management" apply to the design of river health and water resources protection programs. The content will focus on medium term outcomes at a sub-catchment or reach scale. Subject material will consider programs for:
- stakeholder involvement,
- erosion management,
- riparian management,
- habitat restoration,
- managing drainage schemes,
- managing the environmental water reserve, and
- floodplain management.
The subject addresses the acquisition of the data and the knowledge to formulate activity and monitoring programs using integrated assessment and prediction tools and risk-based approaches.
The structured remote learning component reviews obligations under compliance and statutory requirements and guides students toward familiarity with various tools to assist in program development. Students also work remotely on their project which for this subject will involve broadening their previous work to build a comprehensive program to manage a catchment issue. The four day intensive face to face session focuses on building and using the skills needed to develop effective catchment management programs including:
- risk and risk assessment,
- communication,
- social issues and community involvement,
- using "toolkit" products,
- knowledge management and corporate memory, and
- program evaluation.
There is also a presentation dealing with program implementation how to get the program off the bookshelf and on to the ground.
Intended learning outcomes
On the successful completion of this subject students should:
- be able to recognise the interdependence of activities and integrate them into effective programs;
- understand how the seven natural resource management principles are served by combining projects into programs;
- be confident in building and applying knowledge in practical settings to think and plan strategically;
- be able to articulate their knowledge to interact effectively with stakeholders;
- optimise programs using risk based approaches and triple bottom line concepts; and
- understand the requirements for meaningful monitoring and assessment of program outcomes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Graduate Certificate in Catchment and Waterway Management (GC-CWMGT). This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 |
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Participation during remote learning by responding to exercises and making online contributions | 7.5% | |
Participation in the reflective diary requirement by online contribution | 2.5% | |
Written test or exercises on remote learning material | 20% | |
Tutorial exercises, assignments and short tests during intensive
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Project reports
| After the intensive | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Additional delivery details
Combination of remote learning and lectures, tutorials, practicals and projects
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A study guide and a book of readings is provided to students.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Catchment and Waterway Management - 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022