Natural Resource Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 5011
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Course ID
201923
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will show the value and critical importance of natural resource management while increasing students' awareness of the current issues and their complex inter-relationships. It will further provide students with enhanced problem-solving skills to tackle complex natural resource management issues.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a deep knowledge of the complexity and inter-linked nature of abiotic and biotic components and processes in the Earth System
  • Clearly and effectively communicate ideas for solving complex natural resource management problems to different groups
  • Evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activities on natural resources and ecosystem processes and services
  • Develop and implement sound management strategies that consider the ecological, economic, and social complexity of national and international natural resource management problems
  • Access diverse information sources, synthesise material, present relevant information, and use information appropriately to achieve specific natural resource management aims
  • Critically evaluate the ecological, economic, and social complexity of national and international natural resource management problems

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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