Natural Resource Management

OVERVIEW

Choosing this specialisation you will focus on using the necessary applied science to deliver good natural resource management. Key foci of this unit are on water, soils and plants along side developing skills in resource economics. In particular, through the discussion of the latest research you will learn how climate, plants and soils all combine in a complex way. Management then involves making economic and biophysical trade-off decisions, which are extensively covered in hands-on problems.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

In this course you will become familiar with Remote Sensing (RS) techniques, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and their applications. You will tackle real-world issues, address basic biophysical processes, develop your research, communication and enquiry skills whilst enhancing your intellectual autonomy. By assessing and developing adoptable management strategies students are able to synthesise material from multiple sources and learn how to implement them in a practical scenario. Social issues along with the economic aspects of various Natural Resource Management problems will be tackled.

MODE OF DELIVERY

This course offers a flexible course structure to suit the specialisation undertaken. Classes may be held at one of or a combination of the following;Camperdown Campus, Australian Technology Park, Camden Campus. All classes are conducted on week days with no evening classes. Units of Study may comprise the following; a laboratory or project report, group presentation, practical and field work, lectures , examinations or literature reviews. Extensive reading is an expectation of this course and all topics are conducted by recognised specialists in the field

PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT

Many units are based on compulsory fieldwork carried out prior to the commencement of semester. All coursework students should be available to participate in fieldwork excursions two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.

THE SYDNEY ADVANTAGE

Studying a Master of Agriculture at the University of Sydney gives you an unique opportunity to study in an intellectually diverse atmosphere with the advantage of interdisciplinary collaboration and contribution from the institution’s many faculties and departments. The course offers small class sizes and personalised supervision in many instances.

COURSE INFORMATION

For course information and program structure please go the Faculty Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Handbook

Please be aware that this list is subject to change and you are advised to consult the 2012 Handbook for specific Degree requirements. For more course information and program structure please go to the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Handbook

CAREER PATHWAYS

As a graduate specialising in natural resource management you will have gained both valuable hands-on combined with theoretical experience, highly valued by prospective employers in both industry and government sectors. There is at the moment high demand for qualified experts in both the public and private sector offering unprecedented highly paid opportunities. Here are just a few examples of where our talented graduates have been placed

INDUSTRY LINKS

• Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
• Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority

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