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SCI5105 Catchment Health
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit presents an integrated approach to the health of the catchment as a geographical, ecological, political and social unit. It is based on the principles of ecosystem health, the ecological footprint, integrated catchment management, and ecologically sustainable development. Accordingly, it deals with the management of natural resources in order to maximise benefits to the health of its occupants, the ecosystem’s biophysical components, and the well-being of communities.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAABGEnvironmental Health Area of Specialisation
SPAABFEnvironmental Management Area of Specialisation
Q36Graduate Diploma of Health and Ecology
S02Graduate Diploma of Natural Resources Management
SPAACUIndustrial and Urban Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAACRMarine and Freshwater Systems Area of Specialisation
I04Master of Natural Resources Management
SPAADANatural Systems Area of Specialisation
SPPHPublic Health Area of Specialisation
SPAACXSustainable Development Area of Specialisation
SPAADDSustainable Water Resources Management Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010