Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA378

2010  KGA378  Wilderness 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 KGA378 G H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-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

This unit provides practical skills for planning and managing wilderness and other natural areas, with emphasis on conservation of both natural and cultural values; environmental protection; and impacts of adjoining or associated uses such as nature-based tourism and primary production. Major themes include wilderness, conservation management; changing concepts of national parks and other reserves; cultural and world heritage; ecologically sustainable tourism development and tourism education; provision and impacts of technical services and infrastructure; and the ecological and environmental impacts of human access and industrial activity. The unit has a significant fieldwork component which includes the inspection of natural areas and reserves and the analysis of wilderness management strategies. The unit takes an international perspective generally but with special emphasis on Tasmania.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

2-hr final exam (40%), 2,500 word essay (40%), 1,000 word short essay (20%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 7 tutorials per semester and 2-3 days fieldwork

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

   Web supported - G,H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - G,H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl	KGA278
Prereq	25% Level 200 units or permission of the Degree Coordinator.

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr LK Kriwoken (Hobart)and Dr G Unwin (Launceston)

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