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SCI3206 Environmental Investigation and Monitoring
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCI1185 Ecology
As well as one of the following:
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution
or
SCI1193 Introduction to Environmental Science
 
Description:

This unit examines the theory and practice of conducting investigations into the presence and spatial extent of biological, chemical and physical agents in the environment.  It explores the rationale and design considerations in undertaking investigations. The range of monitoring methods and techniques available to sample biological and chemical agents as well as noise and radiation in the environment will be examined and a relevant sub-set will be implemented. The unit also involves analysing and presenting data in ways relevant to environmental investigations.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAACHMApplied Chemistry Major
K57Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Wildlife Biology)
Y39Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
G87Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology)
MAAAEWEnvironmental Management Major
MABUVCPhysical Sciences Major
 
 
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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: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014