Environmental Rehabilitation

    Unit code: RBF3210 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    RBF1310 - Biology 1
    RBF1320 - Biology 2
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit Environmental Rehabilitation builds on Biology 1 and Biology 2 and introduces a range of tools that will assist in the rehabilitation of terrestrial environments and communities. Topics include the ecological parameters and processes for traditional and contemporary restoration of diverse environments and the key ecological principles for the reintroduction of key species to restore habitats. Rehabilitation projects based on approaches using ecological theory will be reviewed using contemporary case studies. Practicals will include hands-on experience in the use of frameworks to assess native reference ecosystems and evaluate and conduct site specific rehabilitation programs.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Formulate and elucidate traditional (historical) and contemporary ecological principles to environmental rehabilitation practices with creativity and responsibility, contributing to local and global communities;
    2. Create a feasibility plan for the reintroduction of specific species to restore ecological habitats;
    3. Articulate in oral and written form to professionals and peers on approaches to rehabilitation based on complex ecological principles;
    4. Justify the selected traditional and contemporary methods of assessment and management of restoring ecological communities, selected species and habitats, exercising professional judgement; and
    5. Evaluate, argue and implement the principles of Restoration and Reconciliation Ecology to contemporary, environmental assessment issues and propose creative and sound solutions.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Chapter Critique Videos
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Oral Presentation (Critique)
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Historical Ecology Report
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Reintroduction Feasibility Report

    Required reading

    Inheritors of the Earth: how nature is thriving in an age of extinction
    Thomas, C. D., (2017)| Hachette UK

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
    SBOE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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