EV5200 - Terrestrial Resource Management

Principles and concepts in terrestrial resource management including detailed studies of selected methods and problems; management of natural environments including ecological, economic and social aspects; land capability; land degradation, sustainability; protected area management and conservation issues.

Learning Outcomes

• this subject is designed to help develop comprehension and appreciation of human-land relationships, especially links with natural resources and ecological processes; a conceptual framework for analysis and evaluation; distinctly geographical elements in resource management; awareness and use of analytical skills; understanding of the major issues in the conservation of biodiversity and the development of ecologically sustainable management.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.