GEOS 2121/2921: Environmental & Resource Management

GEOS 2121 Environmental & Resource Management
GEOS 2921 Environmental & Resource Management (Advanced)
Dr Phil McManus

Session: July
Classes: 2 lec, 1 tut, 1 fieldtrip
Prerequisites: None
Prohibitions: GEOG 2421, GEOL 2202
Assessment: One 2 hr exam, one 2000 word essay, tutorial papers, one fieldtrip report

This Unit of Study explores cultural constructions of nature and resources, the evolution of environmental thought and the debates about sustainable development. It integrates environmental, economic, cultural and social considerations, with particular regard to water, mining, forestry and fishing industries in Australia and other countries. The Unit includes a fieldtrip to the Hunter Valley to look at geological and geographical issues pertaining to mines, wines and the thoroughbred breeding industries in this region. The Unit of Study enables students to learn about the economics of resource extraction and the social, cultural and environmental considerations that must be taken into account when developing and implementing environmental and resource management policies.

GEOS2121 Course Outline (pdf)
GEOS2921 (Advanced) Course Outline (pdf)