Environmental Conflict and Management (6917.4)

This unit examines approaches to management, participation and policy relevant to conflict over, and sustainability of, natural and cultural resources. It links an understanding of natural and social systems with conflict resolution and decision-making. The subject context is sustainable management and conservation of terrestrial and aquatic resources, biodiversity conservation and cultural heritage management. This unit provides an opportunity for students to explore environmental management and stakeholder issues relevant to the Australian environment within a framework of problem solving allied with adaptive management. Students will be required to critically evaluate a wide range of environmental information and use the analysis to make appropriate management decisions.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse decision-making processes and constraints in environmental management, including the influence of conflict;

2. Understand the implications of top-down and bottom-up approaches to participation in environmental management;
3. Understand government and sectoral frameworks and linkages relevant to environmental management; and
4. Understand relevant policy setting processes and environmental conflict management techniques.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Skills development

You will also enhance your skills in the following areas:

            1. Communication

            The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries

 

            2. Analysis and inquiry

            The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way

 

            3. Problem solving

            The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions

 

            4. Working with others

            The ability to plan their own work in small groups, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively

 

            5. Professionalism and social responsibility

            The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment 

Prerequisites

At least 40 unspecified credit points or equivalent.

Incompatible units

9629 Environmental Conflict and Management G.