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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $1,164
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,164
* 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.