91159 Environmental Forensics
6cpRequisite(s): ((91152 Contemporary Environmental Issues OR 65012 Chemistry 1A OR 65101 Chemistry 1C)) OR (91107 The Biosphere AND 91123 Biocomplexity)
This subject presents an introduction to the study of impacts of major pollutants/toxicants in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems on biota, their fates in the environment and the methodologies that are used to measure such impacts to yield results that are acceptable under regulatory constraints. The contributions of field and laboratory methods of assessment are evaluated in the context of monitoring and assessment, QA/QC and forensic investigation methods relevant to the environmental protection area: examples from Australia will be used throughout. Several one-day excursions are included.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $531
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.
2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2688
Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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