Natural Resource Management major
Note: this major is only available to re-enrolling students.
Growing populations in less developed countries and rising incomes in more developed countries are placing increasing demands on the Earth's resources. Consequently, there are many unresolved conflicts over the use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. As a Natural Resource Management student you will learn how to apply scientific, economic and social knowledge to help society resolve these conflicts. If you have a strong interest in science, a commitment to conserving natural resources in a sustainable manner, and want to play a role in the future of our environment you will be well-suited to study this major. The standard program of study for Natural Resource Management students includes an international fieldwork experience. Students may seek financial support for the international fieldwork experience. in line with University policy. Students not able to complete international field work will be offered a comparable experience on campus.
Outcomes
Students are able to (1) apply economic principles to environmental management decisions; (2) understand the policy instruments available for managing environmental problems at the individual, firm and global scale; (3) understand and use environmental valuation techniques; (4) frame natural resource management problems as quantitative problems; (5) understand the role of each tier of government in environmental policy and planning; (6) apply project and risk management concepts and techniques in practical situations; (7) demonstrate a broad understanding of the main drivers of environmental degradation from a scientific,
social, cultural, and economic perspective across local, regional, and global scales; (8) assess the impact of social, economic, and cultural differences when designing strategies for long term
management of environmental pollution across local, regional and global scales; and (9) apply the knowledge and skills required for employment related to natural resource management.
Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
Prerequisites
ATAR Mathematics Methods or equivalent or higher.
Natural Resource Management can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
BP004 Bachelor of Science
BH005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Overview of unit sequence
Natural Resource Management is a degree-specific single major comprising:
- four Level 1 units
- four Level 2 units
- four Level 3 units
| Key to availability of units: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
Level 1
Take all units (24 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | ECON1120 | Environmental Economics 1 | |
| S1 | ENVT1104 | Environmental Science and Technology | |
| S1, S2 | SCIE1104 | Science, Society and Data Analysis | |
| S1 | SCOM1101 | Communicating Science |
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Level 2
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ECON2224 | Environmental Economics 2 |
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| S2 | SCIE2267 | Quantitative Methods in Environmental Management |
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ENVT2221 | Global Climate Change and Biodiversity | |
| S1, S2 | GEOG2201 | Geographic Information Systems |
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| NS | GEOG2202 | Reading Landscapes: People and Processes |
Level 3
Take all units (24 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | ECON3323 | Business and the Environment |
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| S1 | ENVT3361 | Environmental Assessment |
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| S2 | ENVT3362 | Environmental Dynamics | |
| S2 | GEOG3303 | Environmental Policy and Planning |
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Choosing your degree-specific major
Specialised degrees – Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor of Automation and Robotics, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Music
You must satisfy the requirements of the degree-specific major in your degree before you complete your course.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
This comprehensive degree does not require you to choose a degree-specific major.
General degrees
You must satisfy the requirements of a degree-specific major before you complete your course. The flexible structure of an undergraduate course allows you to try out a number of different subjects to see what interests you before nominating your degree-specific major. You have the choice to either nominate your degree-specific major when you first enrol in the course or delay nominating it until your second year.
To plan the first year of your study without nominating a degree-specific major, you are advised to choose units that will pave the way to two or more degree-specific majors that are of interest to you. For examples of the choice of units available in first year, search the first-year study plans .
To fully understand the structure of an undergraduate course, read the course structure information and the Undergraduate Degree Course Rules.
The following example illustrates how the Natural Resource Management degree-specific major can be included in the Bachelor of Science course.
There are more choices open to you. For more examples, search the study plans .
Choosing a second major
You also have the option to choose a second major from those available in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Only available to re-enrolling students. and Bachelor of Science courses, giving you the opportunity to pursue your interests no matter how different they are.
The following example illustrates how the Natural Resource Management degree-specific major can be combined with a second major in the Bachelor of Science course.
For more examples of combinations of majors, search the study plans .