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 theory and practice of environmental management by paying particular attention to conflicting values, concepts and understandings of environment that guide decision-making to advance sustainability.
About this paper
| Paper title | Environmental Management: Principles and Values |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geography |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| 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
- Teaching staff
- Course Co-ordinator: Dr Sean Connelly
- Paper Structure
The paper is organized into the following four modules:
- Environmental values, perspectives and debates
- Approaches to environmental management in Aotearoa
- Environmental issue snapshots (water, climate change, biodiversity, energy, land use change, etc.)
- Coastal management case study.
- Teaching Arrangements
Two lectures per week and four 2-hour practical sessions scheduled over the 13 weeks of the semester.
Practical sessions cover:
- Ecological footprints
- Applying the Resource Management Act
- Modelling policy options for climate change
- Managing eroding coasts
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper. Readings will be provided on the course Blackboard site.
- Course outline
- 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
- Assessment details
Assessment is 50% internal (on-going during the semester) and 50% external (final examination).
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 theory and practice of environmental management by paying particular attention to conflicting values, concepts and understandings of the environment that guide decision-making to advance sustainability.
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 | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| 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
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Sean Connelly
- Paper Structure
The paper is organised into the following four modules:
- Environmental values, perspectives and debates.
- Approaches to environmental management in Aotearoa.
- Environmental issue snapshots (water, climate change, biodiversity, energy, land use change, etc.).
- Coastal management case study.
- Teaching Arrangements
Two lectures per week and four 2-hour practical sessions scheduled over the 12 weeks of the semester.
Practical sessions cover:
- Ecological footprints
- Applying the Resource Management Act
- Modelling policy options for climate change
- Managing eroding coasts
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper. Readings will be provided on the course Aoroa site.
- Course outline
- 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.
- Assessment details
Assessment is 50% internal (on-going during the semester) and 50% external (final examination).