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Forests, Carbon and Climate Change (FRST90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
September
Overview
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This subject will investigate the role of forests in the carbon cycle and in a changing climate. Students will learn the scientific basis for climate change and the impact that a changing climate might have on tree physiology and forest ecology. We will discuss the role forests play in the global carbon cycle and the degree to which forests or plantations can be used as a carbon sequestration option. We will evaluate the requirements for forest carbon accounting and will apply carbon accounting tools in hands-on accounting sessions with industry partners. This scientific understanding will be extended to discuss policy instruments under consideration in Australia and in the international arena for the potential role of forests in carbon emissions trading. The subject will equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge on the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems and with practical experiences in forest carbon accounting.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Summarise the international and national context of climate change science relating to forests;
- Analyse the response of forests to changing climate; and
- Describe the role of forests in carbon sequestration and emissions trading.
Generic skills
In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in science, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include:
- Problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies;
- Analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
- Time-management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short weekly quizzes which are based on material covered in prior week's lectures | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Oral presentation
| During the teaching period | 25% |
A 3000 word essay
| During the assessment period | 65% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- September
Principal coordinator Stefan Arndt Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 2 x 2-hour tutorials and 2 x 3-hour lectures per week for four weeks 1 x 2-hour tutorial, 1 x 3-hour lecture and 1 x 8-hour field trip/excursion for one week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 September 2022 to 13 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 13 September 2022 Census date 23 September 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 October 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 September contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Course Master of Forest Ecosystem Science Major Conservation and Restoration Major Climate Change Major Climate Change Major Tailored Specialisation Major Sustainable Forests Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Sustainable Forests Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024