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Environmental Management Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code MAAALE

Environmental management is concerned with the management of how human societies interact with, and impact, the environment. With growing populations, environmental management is becoming increasingly important. This major focuses on the multidisciplinary nature of environmental management, equipping students with knowledge and skills across scientific, economic, legal and societal domains. Students gain a grounding in the biological and physical aspects of the environment, and the knowledge and skills used in its management, including sustainable management of natural and rehabilitated areas and urban landscapes.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Eddie John VAN ETTEN

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental science situations.
  2. Analyse environmental data using a range of scientific approaches.
  3. Draw conclusions from field, experimental and/or theoretical approaches to generate solutions to environmental management problems.
  4. Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using environmental, digital and managerial literacies and technologies.
  5. Communicate environmental science knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
  8. Apply own learning to professional practice.

Related Careers

Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, Catchment Officer, Natural Resource Officer, Environmental Management Officer, Conservation Field Officer, Land Management Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Officer, Environmental Educator, Coastcare Officer, Marine Park Ranger, National Park Ranger, Bushland Crew Leader, Park Planner, Sanctuary Manager, Ecotourism Officer

Employment Opportunities

The strong management focus of this course prepares graduates for careers in government agencies and industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management of activities, environmental planning and the management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems. Students benefit from a learning environment inspired by world class research academics with strong industry, NGO and government links.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCI1193Introduction to Environmental Science15
SCI1192Physical Environments15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCM2201Soil and Land Processes15
SCI2108Environmental Management and Sustainability15
SCM2104Geographical Information Systems15
LAW2602Environmental Law and Administration15
SCM3203Environmental Impact Assessment15
SCI3453Sustainable Natural Resource Management15
SCI3206Environmental Investigation and Monitoring15
ECF3603Environmental Economics15

Note: Students with ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent) should enroll in SCC1111 General Chemistry or SCC1250 Inorganic Chemistry in place of SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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