Environmental Management unit (KGA223)

Hobart, Online, Shanghai Ocean University

Introduction

Society needs professional environmental managers who have the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle problems of sustainable resource use, climate change 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 identify, 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, market-based approaches, and behavioural nudges; and methods such as community engagement and outreach. We also critically examine the effectiveness of such measures, and consider how we might achieve better management outcomes. These topics are exemplified through a problem-based learning approach employing case studies in land use planning, sustainable communities, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation.

Summary

Unit name	Environmental Management
Unit code	KGA223
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline	Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Vishnu Prahalad
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2
Shanghai Ocean University	Shanghai Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Shanghai Semester 1	11/10/2026	16/11/2026	24/11/2026	7/1/2027
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the context of, and conflicts associated with, environmental management/sustainability issues.
• Assess the roles and responsibilities of governments, the private sector and civil society in relation to environmental management.
• Evaluate regulatory, economic and voluntary instruments, and decision-making frameworks employed in environmental management.
• Formulate and communicate effective management solutions and communication strategies through team-based and individual projects.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
059999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,382.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly 2 hour lecture session on weeks 1-12.  Fortnightly 2 hour workshop on weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12. About 6 hours of self-directed learning each week on average.
Assessment	Summative Test (30%)|Workshop Outputs (30%)|Environmental Management Plan (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Reading materials (journal papers, book chapters, reports etc.) and audiovisual resources (videos, podcasts etc.) will be provided as part of the weekly webpages. Additional resources mentioned during lectures will be available through the PowerPoint presentation slides available from MyLO. Students are expected to engage with these materials as part of preparation for workshops, assessment tasks, and the viva voce exam.

Recommended

In addition to those resources recommended by staff, students are encouraged to take the initiative and seek out resources suitable to individual interests, learning purposes and for use in assessment tasks. You are welcome to share with your class any resources that you think might benefit them through your teaching staff or on MyLO.

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