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SCI5115 Inland Aquatic Systems
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit investigates the physical, biological and ecological characteristics of world inland aquatic systems (lakes, rivers, swamps and other wetlands). The unit uses case studies to allow the student to develop an ability to interpret the critical characteristics for management of the systems. Case studies include (but are not limited to) particular issues such as dam construction and the regulation of river flows, acidification of waterways, groundwater abstraction, urban pollution, and nature conservation in wetland refuges.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q26Graduate Certificate in Health and Ecology
U83Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management
Q36Graduate Diploma of Health and Ecology
U95Master of Environmental Management
U82Postgraduate Diploma of Environmental Management
 
 
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For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004