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ENS1115 Resource Management

Introductory · 1 credit · NAT - Natural Resources

Description
Students describe the practices used to manage air, water, soil and land use, hydrocarbons and minerals, forests and wildlife and present the results of their research on one or more issues related to resource development.
Prerequisite
ENS1110: Natural Resources
Parameters
Access to community and government agencies responsible for sustainable resource management.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 analyze water resource management practices in Alberta

    • 1.1 research techniques used to manage limited and excess water supplies in a variety of industries, including:

      • 1.1.1 irrigation, diversion

      • 1.1.2 storage, conservation

      • 1.1.3 recycling, reuse

      • 1.1.4 drainage, flood control

    • 1.2 describe examples of legislation used to manage water resources in Alberta

    • 1.3 explain the impacts of limited, excessive or inappropriate water supplies on humans, industry, wildlife and ecosystems

    • 1.4 propose strategies for managing water within a specific rural, urban and/or industrial environment

  • 2 analyze air resource management practices in Alberta

    • 2.1 describe how Alberta’s air resource practices have changed over time

    • 2.2 describe examples of legislation used to manage air resources in Alberta

    • 2.3 explain the role of public and private organizations in Alberta in managing and protecting Alberta’s air resources

  • 3 analyze soil and land use management practices in Alberta

    • 3.1 describe the advantages and disadvantages of different soil conservation practices, including:

      • 3.1.1 salinity management, acidity control, mineralization

      • 3.1.2 vegetative cover, erosion control

      • 3.1.3 beneficial soil organisms, prevention and remediation of soil contamination

      • 3.1.4 cultivation practices, no-tillage practices

      • 3.1.5 crop rotation and resting land

    • 3.2 propose strategies for managing soil within a specific rural, urban and/or indoor environment

    • 3.3 describe the advantages and disadvantages of different land conservation practices, including:

      • 3.3.1 land reclamation and ecological restoration

      • 3.3.2 conservation easements and land trusts

      • 3.3.3 flood prevention

    • 3.4 describe legislation and policies used to manage land in Alberta, including:

      • 3.4.1 land zoning and classification

      • 3.4.2 environmental impact assessment

      • 3.4.3 Alberta’s Land-use Framework, Public Lands Act

    • 3.5 identify appropriate uses for land, considering:

      • 3.5.1 soil characteristics and topography

      • 3.5.2 water and climate

      • 3.5.3 market value of other resources

      • 3.5.4 environmental stewardship

  • 4 analyze hydrocarbon and mineral resource management practices in Alberta

    • 4.1 describe how Alberta’s hydrocarbon and mineral resource practices have changed over time

    • 4.2 describe government legislation and policies that influence the development of Alberta’s hydrocarbon and mineral resources

  • 5 analyze forest management practices in Alberta

    • 5.1 describe how Alberta’s forest resources are managed

    • 5.2 describe legislation and policies that influence the use of Alberta’s forest resources

    • 5.3 describe methods for allocating forest resources

  • 6 analyze wildlife and habitat management practices in Alberta

    • 6.1 explain the role of protected spaces in managing ecosystems at the provincial level; e.g., parks, wildlife and wilderness areas, migratory bird sanctuaries, ecological reserves, World Heritage Sites, private landowners, grazing reserves

    • 6.2 explain the role of public and private organizations in managing and protecting wildlife in Alberta; e.g., government, industry, environmental and other organizations

    • 6.3 compare policies and philosophies regarding the sustainable management of wildlife and habitats in Alberta with other provinces in Canada

  • 7 discuss different ethno-cultural views regarding the sustainable use of natural resources (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit; French Canadian; immigrant populations)

  • 8 present alternatives and consequences associated with one or more issues involving the use of Alberta’s natural resources

    • 8.1 identify major viewpoints and stakeholders

    • 8.2 distinguish among facts, opinions and beliefs

    • 8.3 outline alternatives and consequences

    • 8.4 explain the issue by analyzing information gathered

    • 8.5 present the results of research on an issue involving the use of natural resources

  • 9 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 9.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 9.1.1 communicate

      • 9.1.2 manage information

      • 9.1.3 use numbers

      • 9.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 9.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 9.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 9.2.2 be responsible

      • 9.2.3 be adaptable

      • 9.2.4 learn continuously

      • 9.2.5 work safely

    • 9.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 9.3.1 work with others

      • 9.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 10 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 10.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 10.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.