APG5230 Field studies in environmental governance
Faculty of Arts
APG5230 Field studies in environmental governance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5230
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5230
No unit lists APG5230 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: APG4430, APG5430
Overview
The unit provides a broad introduction to ecology and environmental management at the interface between science and policy. It is suitable for those looking to understand how policy works in practice to best further their professional careers. No prior ecological experience is required. Through Australian and international case studies, the unit will introduce the challenges in translating ecological knowledge into effective policy tools.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Block on |
Assessment
- Module 1 Field trip diaryAssignment10%
- Module 1 ReportReport40%
- Module 2 Field trip diaryAssignment10%
- Module 2 ReportReport40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain key concepts in landscape ecology, including resilience and connectivity;
- 2
Apply these concepts in real-world environmental contexts;
- 3
Understand the role of expertise in shaping policy design and implementation;
- 4
Critically evaluate the interaction between governance approaches and their realisation in practice in terms of sustainability outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions16 hours
- Seminars8 hours
- Workshops16 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. + Additional requirements + Field trip
This unit provides students with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to their studies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where students engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where students apply their knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
APG5230 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ruth Lane
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ruth Lane
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5230?
APG5230 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5230 offered?
In 2021, APG5230 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is APG5230?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5230 have an exam?
No. APG5230 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include APG5230?
APG5230 is part of Environment and governance.