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Environmental Monitoring

Postgraduate | MUR-EENV558 | 2019

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Design 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:

    1. describe how socio-economic and ecological dimensions interact and the significance of integrated responses to enhance sustainability
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and interaction between global, regional and local scales for sustainability issues
    3. critically analyse interconnections between environmental conditions and human values, practices, institutions
    4. use these skills and knowledge to suggest and critique practical actions and policies that enhance sustainability
    5. engage openly in critical, evidence-based discussion of sustainability challenges and options.

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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