SCENV3204 Arid Zone: Ecology, Management and Challenges
The content of this unit explores the ecology, management and challenges of arid landscapes, both within Australia and internationally. It compares the arid zone of Australia with similar zones in other parts of the world and contrasts the impact of different land uses on the development of rangelands. It considers the threats to rangelands such as overgrazing by indigenous and domesticated animals, soil erosion, rabbits, weeds and feral animals. It evaluates the role of conservation reserves, as well as how to conduct a useful biological survey in a remote arid area. The unit explores species adaptation and survival in arid environments and how that influences their distribution
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
