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38. Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management)
    38.1. Dookie campus
    38.2. Duration
    38.3. Work experience
    38.4. Advanced standing and credit arrangements
    38.5. Career opportunities
    38.6. Course outline
    38.7. Articulation pathway from Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Resource Management) and Diploma of Forestry
    38.8. Course outline
    38.9. Electives

38. Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management)

There has been no first year entry into this course from 2001 onwards. Please refer to the details for the new course Bachelor of Resource Management degree. The information below only applies to continuing students.

38.1. Dookie campus

The aim of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) is to prepare graduates with practical skills and theoretical knowledge for a wide range of professional roles in private land management, with an emphasis on the integrated management of land and water resources (catchment management), land rehabilitation, revegetation and restoration and community based land management (Landcare). Students may pursue a number of areas of specialisation such as private land conservation, forestry, soil conservation and fisheries and wildlife management.

38.2. Duration

The course comprises three years full-time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

38.3. Work experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must gain experience, during the vacations, in a relevant branch of the industry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This component must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.

38.4. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

38.5. Career opportunities

The aim of the course is to produce graduates for professional roles in the general management of land and water resources within an ecologically sustainable context. Graduates will be effective communicators with people at all levels within agencies, industry and the community.

38.6. Course outline

Third year in 2002

Semester 1		Points
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	791-302 Organisation and Management I	7.5
	791-309 Water Resources	10
	791-315 Communications IV	5
	791-321 Ecological Management	7.5
	Two electives*	15.0
	Sub total	50.0

Semester 2
	791-216 Statistical Methods II	5
	791-310 Geographic Information Systems	7.5
	791-312 Cultural Heritage Management	7.5
	Four electives*	30.0
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

38.7. Articulation pathway from Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Resource Management) and Diploma of Forestry

Students may be selected into the final stage of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) program after completion of the Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Resource Management), Diploma in Natural Resource Management or the Diploma in Forestry. For students not employed in the natural resources area, an eight-week period of industry experience will be compulsory.

38.8. Course outline

Second year

Semester 1		Points
	791-218 Earth Science	10
	791-234 Ecological Analysis	7.5
	791-309 Water Resources	10
	791-321 Ecological Management	7.5
	Two electives	15.0
	Sub total	50

38.9. Electives

The offering of an elective in any semester depends on staff availability and student demand. Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetables, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Elective subjects available in 2002

	791-006 Habitat Restoration	7.5
	791-010 Working with Community Groups	7.5
	791-013 Special Studies	7.5
	791-025 Aquatic Ecology	7.5
	791-026 Wildlife Techniques & Management	7.5
	791-041 Project I	7.5
	791-042 Project II	7.5
	791-056 Whole Farm Planning	7.5
	791-058 Pest Animal Management	7.5
	791-059 Rural Revegetation Methods	7.5
	791-060 Remnant Vegetation Management	7.5
	791-061 Fire Ecology	7.5