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SCENV2400 - Wetlands and Water Resources
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<p>This unit covers knowledge and skills applicable to an understanding of the equitable distribution of water resources and the challenges of managing water for both human and environmental systems. Content includes: wetland form and function, impacts of a changing climate, monitoring of water quality, wetland ecology and chemistry, managing water resources, environmental flows, and the social, cultural, political and legal considerations of water resource management.</p>
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<p>This unit provides an in depth investigation of climate patterns, water catchments, and the variability of the nature of wetlands and the availability and quality of water resources over space and time. These fundamental principles will be employed to examine contemporary issues in water resources such as environmental and cultural flows, wetland reserves, water allocations and the impact of a changing climate, drawing on examples from Australia and elsewhere. The unit will also include practical experience by field trips to a variety of wetlands which will form the focus of the major report.</p><p>Topics may include: </p><p>•Wetland form and function</p><p> •Wetland ecology</p><p> •Wetland chemistry</p><p> •Water quality and bio-assessment techniques</p><p> •Changes and impacts to water catchments</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit covers knowledge and skills applicable to an understanding of the equitable distribution of water resources and the challenges of managing water for both human and environmental systems. Content includes: wetland form and function, impacts of a changing climate, monitoring of water quality, wetland ecology and chemistry, managing water resources, environmental flows, and the social, cultural, political and legal considerations of water resource management.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit provides an in depth investigation of climate patterns, water catchments, and the variability of the nature of wetlands and the availability and quality of water resources over space and time. These fundamental principles will be employed to examine contemporary issues in water resources such as environmental and cultural flows, wetland reserves, water allocations and the impact of a changing climate, drawing on examples from Australia and elsewhere. The unit will also include practical experience by field trips to a variety of wetlands which will form the focus of the major report.</p><p>Topics may include: </p><p>•Wetland form and function</p><p> •Wetland ecology</p><p> •Wetland chemistry</p><p> •Water quality and bio-assessment techniques</p><p> •Changes and impacts to water catchments</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2400">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1001" target="_blank">SCENV1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCSUS1500" target="_blank">SCSUS1500</a>"</p>
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None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Combine knowledge of hydrological processes, water resources, aquatic ecosystems, and climate change to evaluate contemporary water security and environmental management challenges.</p>
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<p>Apply physical, chemical, and biological methods to assess, analyse, and interpret water quality and aquatic ecosystem data.</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate scientific literature and environmental evidence to assess wetland condition, identify ecological threats and inform evidence-based, ethical management decisions.</p>
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<p>Develop evidence-based recommendations for water resource management, wetland rehabilitation, and biodiversity conservation.</p>
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<p>Communicate water science concepts, environmental assessments, and management outcomes effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Group presentation on a wetland or system of international significance.</p>
<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
1, 3, 5
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<p>Analysis of data to determine wetland quality and generation of recommendations for remediation</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>25-45%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Assessment of key concepts and application of unit theory to real world case studies</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>25-45%</p>
1, 2, 3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2400">View unit fees</a>
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