121-435 Environmental Management Systems

Formerly available as 950-300/121-039. Students who have completed 950-300 or 121-039 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

At least 50 points of second year subjects approved for environmental science or equivalent. Familiarity with quantitative methods (mathematics or modelling or statistics) is recommended.

This subject explores alternative approaches to using management systems for grappling with the complexities of the natural environment. It covers project management, decision support systems, risk management and scheduling as well as cost benefit analysis, monitoring and controlling the externalities that arise from interference with the natural environment. It also covers the question of environmental standards in Australia and elsewhere, including transparency, accountability and auditing compliance.

• have gained skills in the oral presentation of information and ideas to a small audience;

• demonstrate advanced research and presentation skills;

• be able to engage effectively with others in field situations;

• be able to work independently;

• be able to write concise reports or essays.

A 3-hour examination and practical exercises totalling 4000 words for 3rd year and 5000 words for 4th year.