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Environmental Monitoring
Postgraduate | MUR-EENV558 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
View information for 2020 course intakeDesign and apply environmental monitoring programs for land and water systems. Use GIS and remote sensing tools. Make connections between people and nature. Practically collect, study, interpret and report data to detect and quantify ecological impact.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Environmental Monitoring
About this subject
The primary objective of this subject is to examine the many interacting factors that constitute sustainability issues and to understand some of the ways we can move to greater sustainability by actions at scales ranging from local to global.
After completing this subject you should be able to:
- describe how socio-economic and ecological dimensions interact and the significance of integrated responses to enhance sustainability
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and interaction between global, regional and local scales for sustainability issues
- critically analyse interconnections between environmental conditions and human values, practices, institutions
- use these skills and knowledge to suggest and critique practical actions and policies that enhance sustainability
- engage openly in critical, evidence-based discussion of sustainability challenges and options.
- Why Monitor.
- Framework for Designing a Monitoring Program,
- Sampling Designs.
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Monitoring.
- Sampling Considerations and Statistical Analysis.
- Remote Sensing For Monitoring and Change Detection.
- GIS and Remote Sensing Errors.
- Monitoring the Social Environment.
- Designing Social Monitoring Programs.
- Monitoring Marine Resource Usage.
- Vegetation Monitoring.
- Biomonitoring and Monitoring River Health with AusRivAS.
- Soil Health and catchment quality.
- Monitoring and Completion Criteria in Minesite Rehabilitation.
- Air Quality Monitoring.
- Case Study Monitoring marine animals.
- From Local to State to National Monitoring.
- Case Study: School and Community Monitoring
- International Monitoring Programs.
This subject provides a conceptual background to the design and implementation of environmental monitoring programs, and practical experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of monitoring data. The subject considers physical, chemical, biological and social monitoring, and short and long term programs. Geographical information systems and remote sensing are given special attention. The subject considers monitoring of terrestrial and aquatic (both marine and freshwater systems) in addition to airborne compounds and social systems.
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
- GIS/Remote sensing (25%)
- Design (25%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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