ENVS6600 Forest Policies and Practices
| Offered By | School of Resources Environment & Society |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Environmental Science |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course seeks to offer students:
Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. an understanding of forest policy processes and outcomes, both internationally and in Australia2. an overview of current issues in forest policy and practices, and perspectives on them 3. enhanced skills in analysing and communicating forest policy issues. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload |
5 hours/ week (2.5 of which are contact) during semester, and a 5-day field course |
| 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. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Resource Management and Environmental Science |
| Eligibility |
Bachelor degree or equivalent. |
| Incompatibility |
SRES6600 |
| Programs | Master of Environment |
| Academic Contact | Professor Peter Kanowski |
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.
