Courses & Units
Environmental Management KGA223
Hobart, Launceston
This interdisciplinary unit is available as an elective and is suitable for students with backgrounds including (but not limited to) Science, Engineering, English, Government, History, Law, Management, Psychology and/or Sociology. Please check with the Unit Coordinator about your prerequisites.
Introduction
Society needs professional environmental managers who have the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle problems of sustainable resource use and biodiversity conservation. Environmental managers also play an important role in helping communities identify and move towards sustainable and just futures. Environmental management is about how we (institutions and individuals) try to protect and enhance environmental values. So we start by examining the variety and meanings of such values. We then explore the various means - the menu of options - for delivering environmental outcomes. These options include instruments such as legislation and market-based approaches; and methods such as community engagement. We also critically examine the effectiveness of such measures, and consider how we might achieve better management outcomes. These topics are exemplified through case studies in natural resource management, wetlands, coastal management, biodiversity conservation, climate change and waste management.
Summary
| Unit name | Environmental Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA223 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Technology, Environments and Design |
| Discipline | Geography and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Dr V Prahalad |
| Teaching staff | Dr V Adams (Hobart, Launceston), Dr C. Lin (Shanghai) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13/7/2020 | 10/8/2020 | 31/8/2020 | 18/10/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2020: $1,190.00 | 2020: $2,783.00 | 059999 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- KGA323, KGA514
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Hobart: 2 x 1-hr lectures for 13 weeks, 5 x 2-hr workshops, seminar, self-directed field visit. Launceston: Distance mode lectures, on-campus mode involves 2 x 2-hr workshops and a seminar. Please contact teaching staff for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 2-hr exam (40%), management report in two parts (40%), workshop portfolio and presentation (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
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