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| 1. | Explain advanced knowledge of fire behaviour and fire regimes in northern Australia to specialist audiences. |
| 2. | Analyse and critically evaluate the potential impact of fire regimes on plants and animals in northern Australia, and make recommendations for specialists based on this analysis. |
| 3. | Examine and contrast fire management practices across northern Australia, and the ecological, cultural and social implications. |
| 4. | Analyse, and critically evaluate regional fire management strategies from northern Australia, and make recommendations for specialists based on this analysis. |
| 5. | Communicate an advanced understanding of the fire ecology and management literature to specialist audiences. |
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| 1. | Short answer questions: Fire regimes and fire behaviour in northern Australia (500 words) | 5% | |
| 2. | Mid semester test: Questions on Fire Fundamentals learning materials (weeks 2-5)(1 hour) | 25% | |
| 3. | Oral presentation: The impact of fire on plants and animals in northern Australia- An analysis of current evidence and recommendations for conservation managers (10 minutes) | 25% | |
| 4. | Essay: Review of fire management practices and regional fire management plans in northern Australia. An analysis of current practices with recommendations for fire managers (2500 words) | 35% | |
| 5. | Participation: Tutorial or online discussion - assessing communication and understanding (weekly participation) | 10% | |
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