EMDV8102 Tools and Processes for Environmental and Resource Management
| Offered By | Environmental Management and Development Program |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Environmental Management & Development |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research methods used by the social sciences to study sustainable environmental management. The course will increase students' knowledge of how research is designed and implemented and will enable them to assess the quality of research required as an input into policy making |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students attending this course will learn:
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| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial assignments 15%; quantitative assignment 45%; qualitative assignment 40% |
| Workload |
4 contact hours and about 6 hours reading and writing per week |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Environmental Studies |
| Prescribed Texts |
Journal articles and book chapters. |
| Technology Requirements | Fast internet access for distance education students recommended. |
| Programs | Master of Environmental Management and Development, Master of Climate Change, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Development, and Master of Environment |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode:
Semester 1; on campus and distance education.
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| Academic Contact | A/Prof Luca Tacconi |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
