Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Sustainability (Urban Ecology)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGES

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

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This program has been withdrawn and will have no further intakes

Aim

The program prepares students for careers in a wide range of resource management agencies and industries and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for advancement in those organisations.

Content & Structure

The Graduate Diploma (Urban Ecology) requires the completion of 36 units or courses. Students will complete four core courses (18 units) and four Urban Ecology electives (18 units).

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Seminar in Sustainability	ENVT 5007	4.5
Environmental Informatics	ENVT 5024	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Strategic Project Management	BUSS 5257	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
OR
Water Quality Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 1,2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Elective Courses - Ecology Stream (See Notes 1 & 2)
Greening Cities: Vegetation Management Issues	ENVT 5031	4.5
Urban Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration	ENVT 5032	4.5
Wildlife in Cities: Animal Management Issues	ENVT 5033	4.5
Community Partnerships	ENVT 5034	4.5
Elective Courses - Water Management Stream (see Notes 1 & 2)
Arid Land Water Resources	ENVT 5035	4.5
Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Water and Environmental Management	CIVE 5074	4.5
Sustainable Irrigation Management	CIVE 5075	4.5
Water Quality Processes N	CHEM 5007	4.5
Advanced Water Quality and Wastewater Management	CIVE 5048	4.5
Water Resources and Society	CIVE 5062	4.5
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Elective Courses - Natural Resource Management Stream (See Notes 1 & 2)
Coastal Management	EART 5018	4.5
Consultation and Negotiation	ENVT 5023	4.5
Urban Development and Implementation N	ARCH 5042	4.5
Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning	ARCH 5011	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design Workshop	ARCH 5030	4.5
Arid Land Water Resources	ENVT 5035	4.5
Foundations of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics	BUSS 5360	4.5
Elective Courses - Geospatial Science Stream (See Notes 1 & 2)
Land Law and Administration	GEOE 5011	4.5
GIS Modelling and Analysis	GEOE 5002	4.5
Raster Data and Analysis	GEOE 5003	4.5