James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

EV5202:03

Caring for Country *

Townsville HECS Band 2

December block mode.

Staff: Dr D Smyth.

An exploration of Australia’s Aboriginal past and present from the perspective of the active ecological and cultural involvement of Aboriginal people. The ecological role of Aboriginal management practices. The environmental consequences of removing Aboriginal people from landscapes which had adapted to their presence. The impact of new technologies on Aboriginal traditional practices. The use of Aboriginal fire management in modern environments. Conservation initiatives on Aboriginal land. Aboriginal involvement in marine park management.

Learning objectives as for EV3202 .

Learning Objectives:

    Assessment by take-home examination, assignments and seminar.


    * Offered in even-numbered years