Unit information: Unit 3: Professional Practice in Ecological Management in 2011/12

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Unit name Unit 3: Professional Practice in Ecological Management
Unit code BIOLM0003
Credit points 40
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Dr. Kennedy
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Biological Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Life Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This Unit gives students the professional skills required to work as an ecological practitioner. Training is provided in environmental legislation, ethics, project management, contract law, client relationships, the planning process, health and safety regulations and the production of high quality environmental statements. The Unit also teaches students how to present evidence at a Public Inquiry.