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Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
This is an intensive course. Next delivered in 2028. Fire is pivotal to the functioning of Australian ecosystems. This course explores a range of important themes concerning bushfires in Australian and international environments. The inter-dependent relationship between fire regimes and biota is explored using evidence from experiments and simulation modelling. An exploration of the sensitivity of fire regimes to natural and human factors then provides a context for exploring the likely effects of climate change and other aspects of global change on future bushfire dynamics. Similarly, it provides context for understanding the role of bushfire management, including cultural and prescribed burning, in modifying fire regimes. These themes are brought together in an analysis of managing likelihood of adverse outcomes from bushfires, including legal and other societal implications.
Students must submit one laboratory sheet and attend 75% of reading discussion groups to attain a final grade. A CRS will be applied against these requirements.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
One-hour mid-course test on significance and management of fire in Australian and overseas environments.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
2000-word practical report, either constructing computer simulation model of plant dynamics subject to recurrent fire or analysis of data from a long-term fire ecology experiment.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 5
Two and a half hour final examination on course content.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the session including: - Face-to face component consisting of 65 hours of In person contact delivered intensively over 2 weeks comprising: lectures, practicals and field excursions; - Approximately 65 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a minor component of the course Other Information A quota will apply to admission to this course. Students must register an expression of interest to enrol via the following website.
There is no prescribed text in this course. Preliminary Reading Required reading will me notified and made available before course commencement, via the ANU course website.