Reserve System Planning unit (KGA532)

Online

Introduction

In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to undertake planning for protected area systems. We will explore the frameworks, processes and methods used to identify areas for inclusion in national reserve systems. Students will be asked to apply and compare reserve selection methods using Tasmania as a case study. Topics covered include system purposes and priorities; national reserve planning frameworks; systematic conservation planning; government reserve selection processes; and collaborative and participatory approaches. Students without prior experience in GIS and spatial analysis will be given a basic introduction to these skills. Note, the software taught in this course works best with a Microsoft operating system. 

Summary

Unit name	Reserve System Planning
Unit code	KGA532
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline	Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Tori Graham
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Winter

Note

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Winter	14/6/2026	22/6/2026	24/6/2026	4/7/2026

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Discuss system purposes, priorities, and methods that have guided the establishment of the Australian National Reserve System.
• Apply systematic conservation planning methods to identify spatial conservation priorities.
• Analyse government-driven and collaborative processes for identifying protected areas.

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
050901	$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

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	This is an online unit with independent learning as the primary mode of teaching.  Note, the software taught in this course works best with a Microsoft operating system. For those with a Mac computer you will complete all technical tasks using our virtual machine or on the computers in the GIS lab.
Assessment	National reserve systems and systematic planning discussion (20%)|Case study conservation planning process (30%)|Systematic conservation planning report (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator within MyLO.
Recommended	Recommended Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator within MyLO.

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