Master of Forest Ecosystem Science (MC-FRSTES) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will

• be able to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in the design and implementation of forest ecosystem management
• have developed a thorough knowledge of forest systems as a basis for recommending sustainable forest management practices, and be able to effectively communicate the future effects of climate change and its relevance to forest science disciplines
• understand the biological, economic, social and environmental factors that shape the development of forest and natural resource management enterprises both in Australia and internationally, including recent developments in biodiversity conversation, climate change science and water resource management
• have developed advanced knowledge and analytical capabilities that enable novel solutions in forest ecosystem management including planted and natural forest settings
• be able to independently critically analyse, integrate and interpret forest science data generated through novel research as a basis for recommending sustainable forest management actions
• be able to effectively communicate, to a range of audiences, the environmental and functional values of forest ecosystems in the maintenance of healthy and vibrant human communities

Generic skills

• A profound respect for truth, intellectual and professional integrity, and the ethics of scholarship
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
• An ability to derive, interpret and analyse social, technical or economic information from primary and other sources
• Awareness of and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for storage, management and analysis of data
• Capacity for creativity and innovation through the application of skills and knowledge
• Ability to integrate information across a relevant discipline to solve problems in applied situations
• Highly developed computer-based skills to allow for effective on-line learning and communication
• Highly developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
• Highly developed oral communication skills to allow informed dialogue and liaison with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
• Appreciation of social and cultural diversity from a regional to a global context
• Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects

Graduate attributes