Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

issues. Students can also opt to learn about environmental
management systems, environmental auditing, risk assessment
and water demand management. The course contains a number of
areas of specialisation that build skills and knowledge in
particular areas, these include: Marine and Freshwater Systems,
Industrial and Urban Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural
Systems and Sustainable Water Resources Management.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including
at least 5 years professional experience.
Students must have access to a computer capable of accessing the
Internet, and CDROM technology.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is a professional Graduate Diploma degree consisting
of 120 credit points (six units) which can be completed over two
semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The units are as
follows:
Marine and Freshwater Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAACQ
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
STAGE 1
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
SCI5115 Inland Aquatic Systems 20
SCI5123 Coastal and Marine Systems 20
STAGE 2
SCI5126 Environmental Water Requirements 20
SCI5110 Management of Waste 20
Elective Unit
Industrial and Urban Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAACT
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
STAGE 1
SCI5116 Environmental Administration and Planning 20
SCI5110 Management of Waste 20
SCI5127 Environmental Monitoring & Investigation 20
STAGE 2
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
SCI5133 Environmental and Health Risk Assessment 20
Elective Unit
Sustainable Development Area of Specialisation
SPAACW
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
STAGE 1
SCI5116 Environmental Administration and Planning 20
SCI5110 Management of Waste 20
SCI5119 Environmental Economics 20
STAGE 2
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
SCI5133 Environmental and Health Risk Assessment 20
Elective Unit
Natural Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAACZ
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
STAGE 1
SCI5116 Environmental Administration and Planning 20
SCI5124 Land Degradation and Management 20
Either:
SCI5115 Inland Aquatic Systems 20
or
SCI5123 Coastal and Marine Systems 20
STAGE 2
SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures 20
Either:
SCI5115 Inland Aquatic Systems 20
or
SCI5123 Coastal and Marine Systems 20
Elective Unit
Sustainable Water Resources Management Area of
Specialisation
SPAADC
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Offcampus.
94 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008