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Landscape Management
Bachelor of Environments (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2021
Landscape Management
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Matthew Burns
Email: matthew.burns@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
Students will undertake subjects in research methods, and a major independent research project. They will develop a deep understanding of the area of investigation as well as research training. In addition, students will take an additional subject selected from options dealing with social and biophysical aspects of landscape management. This will further advance their understanding of landscape management.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Landscape Management specialisation should have acquired:
- The capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis and solution of problems in social and biophysical aspects of landscape management;
- An ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
- Essential skills in the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of scientific data;
- A capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;
- A capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
The program comprises of a 75pt research subject (a combination of 2 subjects worth 25pt + 50pt; or 2 x 37.5pts), a 12.5pt research methods subject and a 12.5pt elective most relevant to the research project.
Subject Options
Students must complete:
A total of 75 points in Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Project, parts 1 & 2:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENST40003 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
| ENST40004 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
| ENST40005 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
50 |
| ENST40006 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
| ENST40007 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
50 |
| ENST40008 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
12.5 points of research methods including one of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL90002 | Biometry | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NRMT90003 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI90075 | Research Methods For Life Sciences | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Plus one of the following elective subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL90029 | Climate Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas | No longer available | |
| FOOD90034 | Sustainable Food Production | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| FRST90015 | Landscape Ecology | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FRST90078 | Conserving and Managing Native Forests | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FRST90017 | Bushfire Planning & Management | September (Online) |
12.5 |
| FRST90025 | Patterns and Processes of Landscape Fire | February (Online) |
12.5 |
| FRST90034 | Ecological Restoration | August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FRST90033 | Farm Trees & Agroforestry | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FRST90030 | Forests in the Asia Pacific Region | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
| FRST90032 | Forests, Carbon and Climate Change | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Burnley) |
12.5 |
| EVSC90026 | Modelling Species Distributions & Niches | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EVSC90020 | Environmental Modelling | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EVSC90025 | Water Sensitive Urban Design | February (Dual-Delivery - Burnley) |
12.5 |
| EVSC90017 | Global Environmental Change | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EVSC90015 | Environmental Impact Assessment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOG90021 | Conservation and Cultural Environments | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOG90026 | Global Climate Change In Context | November (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 30 January 2024