This course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of some of the important chemical processes that occur in nature as well as those that form the basis of contemporary environmental issues. Topics covered include: environmental chemistry of heavy elements; environmental chemistry of nutrients; environmental chemistry of pesticides and other organic pollutants; and a section on the role of chemistry in understanding and managing environmental issues significant to the South Pacific Region.
- Lecturer: Krishna Kotra
- Lecturer: Francis Mani
This multidisciplinary course aims to increase knowledge, facilitate learning and strengthen the generic and applied skills necessary for a career in the biodiversity and conservation sector. The course considers the international, regional and national biodiversity conservation frameworks plus concepts and principles of how to design, manage and implement conservation strategies for threatened species and ecosystems. The course is specifically designed for students wishing to do a Masters Degree but is also suitable for those that are interested in climate change or furthering their general biodiversity conservation/ environmental science knowledge.
- Lecturer: Tamara Osborne
- Lecturer: Sera Banivanua
- Lecturer: Sera Lewanuya
- Lecturer: Brian Stockwell