Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism) (GDipSc (Ecotourism))
Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism) (GDipSc (Ecotourism))
Program Code
GDSCE
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Special Notes
This program will not be offered in 2019.
Academic Year
2019
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism) enables students to recognize and evaluate the potential of future ecotourism areas by developing in students a broad understanding of the relevant underlying science.
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism) is an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism)
There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Graduate Diploma in Science (Ecotourism), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 9 units
- Elective courses to the value of 15 units comprised of ‘science’ electives (minimum of 9 units, maximum of 12 units) and ‘other’ electives (minimum of 3 units, maximum of 6 units)
Core Courses
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Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECOTOUR 7000 Science for Ecotourism 3 ECOTOUR 7010 Ecotourism - Perspectives in Sciences Based Ecotourism 3 SCIENCE 7020 Communicating Science 3
Electives
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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Science Electives
Courses to the value of at least 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV BIOL 7010 Botany 3 ENV BIOL 7030 Ecology 3 ENV BIOL 7040 Plant Identification 3 ENV BIOL 7060 Zoology 3 GEOLOGY 7010 Sedimentary Geology 3 GEOLOGY 7020 Structural Geology 3 GEOLOGY 7030 Igneous and Metamorphic Geology 3 OENOLOGY 7000NW Foundations of Wine Science 3 OENOLOGY 7515WT The Australian Wine Industry: Rise of an Icon 3 SPATIAL 7030WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource Management 3 Other Electives
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 7019 Social Entrepreneurship 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 3 LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law 3 LAW 7181 Introduction to Environmental Law PG 3