Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA331

2010  KGA331  Vegetation Management

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA331 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Spring Offering in H 08-DEC-2010 14-DEC-2010 20-DEC-2010 22-DEC-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Develops an understanding of factors relevant to the conservation management of Australian natural vegetation and threatened plant species, and trains students in the formulation of vegetation management plans. Field work is used to familiarise students with the management problems of local vegetation types and to collect data relevant to the formulation of a vegetation management plan.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr exam (50%), a 1,500-word field-based management plan (30%), practical/field assessment (20%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

8 days, including 26 hrs of lectures, 12 hrs practicals and 3 days fieldwork

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% Level 200 units in Geography and Environmental Studies (KGA) or Plant Science (KPA) or permission of the Degree Coordinator
M.Excl	KGE513/813 KGA516

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Spring) will be available from mid July 2010

STAFF: Prof JB Kirkpatrick

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