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REGD8420 Natural Resource Management Policy and Planning Case Study 1 [PG]

Credit 12 points
Availability Semester 1, Semester 2
Outcomes Students develop research and analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of an issue in natural resource management policy or planning.
Content Students research and write a report on a case study in natural resource management policy or planning. They develop a proposal for the case study, review the literature and research appropriate policy or planning documents, reports and other relevant information on the topic.
Assessment This comprises a case study proposal (15 per cent) and a final report (85 per cent).

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
Unit Co-ordinator(s) Associate Professor Julia Fry
Location Albany
Mode online
Unit Rules
Contact hours—flexible online delivery; 1 hr per month synchronous tutorial


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