ENVS6530
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will give you environmental management skills that are not yet common practice in industry, but should be. The course focuses on the theory and practice of environmental management using complexity theory as a framework. You will investigate the current limitations in environmental management and you will be exposed to best practice approaches. Practical application of knowledge will occur with the use of case studies of your choosing, so that the course is relevant to your particular interests, be they professional or personal. On passing this course, you will have a framework that you can use to be able to audit existing environmental management plans and recommend improvements.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Articulate the key theoretical elements contributing to the complexity of many environmental issues;
2. Identify the contributors to the complexity of a real environmental issue;
3. Identify appropriate environmental management methods to address complexity;
4. Identify methods appropriate for addressing complexity in a real environmental issue;
5. argue and justify the use of methods that engage with, rather than ignoring, complexity;
6. Audit an environmental management plan to determine its strengths and its weaknesses as well as producing recommendations for its improvement.
Content
The following topics are covered:
- Introduction to management and problem solving;
- Environmental management theory and frameworks;
- Planning concepts and policy frameworks;
- Values, ethics, responsibilities and professional practice;
- Differing perspectives on environmental management;
- Tools for environmental management;
- Issues and case studies in environmental management;
- Community involvement.
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Audio/visual tutorial presentation and facilitation of discussion board
Essay: Essay
Report: Applied major report
Contact hours
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- ENVS6530 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 244.5 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.