Abstract

Professionals increasingly are required to deal with complex and uncertain socio-ecological issues in both their planning and practice. Social science is the body of theory, understanding and experience that deals with the human (or social) dimensions of environmental issues. This subject places social science knowledge squarely in the domain of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

WHY BOTHER WITH THE HUMAN DIMENSIONS;Introduction to the social sciences: Economics, philosophy and psychology;Introduction to the social sciences: Sociology and the sociological imagination;Introduction to the social sciences: Anthropology and the ethnographic approach;Social research: quantitative, qualitative and participative approaches;ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF RESEARCH WITH HUMANS;NRM Case study 1: The changing face of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate a broad understanding the nature and philosophy of the social sciences;
2.
be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the different social science disciplines;
3.
be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of how different groups of people, such as Indigenous Australians relate spiritually, emotionally, psychological and physically with the environment;
4.
be able to critically consider some applications of social research in natural resource/environmental management;
5.
be able to make sound judgments on the use and application of some current methods of social research; and
6.
be able to appreciate the importance of the human dimension for natural resource/environmental management.

Enrolment restrictions

Students who have previously completed PKM101 or PKM105 may not enrol in this subject.