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    Overview

    Introduction to the principles and values that shape environmental management approaches from a geographic perspective.

    Environmental management is constantly evolving to address the complex process of balancing human needs and ecosystem integrity at global and local scales. This paper will explore the geographical aspects of the theory and practice of environmental management by paying particular attention to conflicting values, concepts and understandings of environment and resources that guide environmental decision-making.

    About this paper

    Paper title Environmental Management: Principles and Values
    Subject Geography
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    GEOG 102 or 108 points
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Science
    Eligibility

    This paper is open to all students at 200-level and above with an interest in environmental management.

    Contact
    geography@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Course Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Connelly
    Paper Structure

    Student involvement in class, small group discussions and brainstorming sessions are encouraged.

    Assessment is 50% internal (on-going during the semester) and 50% external (final examination).

    Teaching Arrangements

    Two lectures per week and a series of 2-hour practical sessions scheduled over the 13 weeks of the semester.

    Practical sessions cover:

    • Ecological footprints
    • Environmental management in practice
    • "Green" people/"Green" places
    • Managing eroding coasts
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper. Readings will be provided on the course Blackboard site.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of the paper, students are expected to be able to demonstrate a critical understanding and evaluation of:

    • Major environmental concerns with regard to resource utilisation and social and economic development activities at global, regional and national levels
    • Key principles and concepts that underpin resource planning responses to environmental concerns
    • New Zealand's management approaches to environmental issues
    • Key tools available for environmental management

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 15, 17-22
    Thursday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 15, 18-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    P1 Monday 09:00-10:50 10, 12, 18, 20
    P2 Monday 11:00-12:50 10, 12, 18, 20
    P4 Wednesday 10:00-11:50 10, 12, 18, 20
    P5 Wednesday 12:00-13:50 10, 12, 18, 20
    P6 Thursday 09:00-10:50 10, 12, 18, 20
    P7 Friday 09:00-10:50 10, 12, 18, 20
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