EASC8771 Environmental Research Methods GE

2012

4.5

2 x 50-minute lectures weekly
1 x 5-hour project work weekly

1 Admission into GCGH-Graduate Certificate in Science (Groundwater Hydrology)
1a Admission into GDPGH-Graduate Diploma in Science (Groundwater Hydrology)
1b Admission into MSCGH-Master of Science (Groundwater Hydrology)
1c Admission into GCEMG-Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
1d Admission into GDPEMG-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
1e Admission into MEMG-Master of Environmental Management
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e))

1 of CPES8005, ENVR3100, ENVR3701, WARM8405, WARM8771 has been successfully completed

This topic introduces students to various aspects and complexities of the environment through the study of a specific environmental problem. The aim is to highlight the need for a broad understanding of the biological, chemical, mathematical and physical sciences for addressing local environmental issues and to gain practice in the techniques associated with investigating environmental problems. The topic combines a multidisciplinary team approach to the solution of these problems, with individual work to summarize the results of investigation in ways clearly accessible to government, industry and society in general.

This topic aims to develop skills in the undertaking of an environmental science project. The central aim of this topic is the development of skills and methods in the design, implementation, write-up, and presentation of a hands-on project. Skills in organising a project, team work, and the analysis of data are also aims of this topic.

At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

1. Design and carrying out an environmental investigation
2. Access data from various sources
3. Write environmental investigation proposals
4. Carry out field work and laboratory investigations
5. Observe and record field data
6. Analyse, interpret, and present project results
7. Use data in problem solving
8. Function in teams