Environmental Management
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
100 credit pointsAims and objectives
This unit aims to provide an understanding of ecology, environmental systems and environmental management. The various topics give a critical insight into the diversity and complexity of environmental issues, and the major causes and effects of environmental pollutions resulting from anthropogenic activities. The unit also aims to develop high levels of awareness for the ubiquity of hazardous substances and specific skill sets for their management. Students will also acquire new skills and knowledge in preparing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and generic risk assessment. Finally, the unit will provide an overview of mitigation strategies to minimise ecological footprint.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Manage hazardous substances
2. Identify, discuss and debate environmental issues
3. Perform a basic environmental impact analysis
4. Outline the water management strategies for Melbourne
5. Discuss and select appropriate waste management strategies
6. Argue that competition is a greater ecological force than predation
7. Perform generic risk assessments
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Manage hazardous substances
2. Identify, discuss and debate environmental issues
3. Perform a basic environmental impact analysis
4. Outline the water management strategies for Melbourne
5. Discuss and select appropriate waste management strategies
6. Argue that competition is a greater ecological force than predation
7. Perform generic risk assessments
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (36 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 30-40% | 1,2,4,5,6,7 |
| Mid-Semester Test | Individual | 20-25% | 1,2,4 |
| Case Studies Assignment | Assignment | 10-15% | 4,7 |
| Contaminated Sites Online Test* | Individual | 10-15% | 1,2,3,7 |
| Environmental Impact Assignment | Group | 10-15% | 2,3,7 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
During this unit, students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
The unit provides an holistic view of environmental management, first through an understanding of ecology and ecosystems, evidencing the interconnectedness of everything in nature. The unit introduces the concept of environmental consciousness, and the need to develop and embrace sustainable practices. By analysis specific case studies, the unit critically examines contemporary issues like: climate change, man-made environmental disasters, renewables and community-based approaches. With focus on global issues, the topics give solid examples of best legislations in both the Australian context and internationally. By identifying major common issues, students will learn the importance of socio-cultural influences in managing the environment.
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials will be made available on the Unit Online