James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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EV5200:03

Terrestrial Resource Management

Townsville

HECS Band 2

20 hours lectures, 6 hours tutorials, 24 hours fieldwork, 24 hours workshops. Semester 1.

Staff:

Mr P Valentine.

Principles and concepts in terrestrial resource management including detailed studies of selected methods and problems; management of natural environments including ecological, economic and social aspects; land capability; land degradation, sustainability; protected area management and conservation issues.

Learning Objectives:

this subject is designed to help develop comprehension and appreciation of human-land relationships, especially links with natural resources and ecological processes; a conceptual framework for analysis and evaluation; distinctly geographical elements in resource management; awareness and use of analytical skills; understanding of the major issues in the conservation of biodiversity and the development of ecologically sustainable management.

Assessment by examination (35-50%); seminar (0-10%); project report (10-25%); essay (10-30%).