Jim05 wrote:Against McGrath killing elephants but have no problem with hunting animals such as buffalo, deer or wild boars
When I was in Kruger National Park in 2009, the Rangers there were discussing the fact that they may have to start culling elephants because they had more there than the park could handle. One of the problems is that elephants will tear trees out of the ground to eat the soft juicy roots and discard the rest. The result of this, if there are too many elephants, is that other more rare species may finish up starving due to the loss of fruit bearing trees and bushes.
There was some discussion going on, too, of the pros and cons of allowing private hunters to do the culling (under supervision) and thus at least make some money to support the park's other work.
The positive is extra funding, while the negative is the public outcry from people who don't understand the complexity of the situation. Of course they are aware they'll get the outcry if they do the culling themselves too, unless they can keep it quiet. All the parks face this dilemma as they just don't have enough land - and never will unless we cull people instead...
It is not as simple as it seems.
I was there about this time last year, and I wish I had have bought a book that discussed how the plight of some species were taken up amongst the influential, especially abroad, and the amounts of money raised just for that species, whilst many others were endangered and how this might affect their plight and consequently the whole ecosystem.
Being stupid enough to sign up for University again via Open access...... just got emailed a list of class resources required for the semester and not yet half way down the A4 page and its already up to $200
heater31 wrote:Being stupid enough to sign up for University again via Open access...... just got emailed a list of class resources required for the semester and not yet half way down the A4 page and its already up to $200
I've signed up to study again as well... I'm "at" the University of New England as an external... 4 year degree over 8 years though hopefully with summer semesters it will be 6 years...
Text books for 2 subjects just cleaned out $300...
heater31 wrote:Being stupid enough to sign up for University again via Open access...... just got emailed a list of class resources required for the semester and not yet half way down the A4 page and its already up to $200
I've signed up to study again as well... I'm "at" the University of New England as an external... 4 year degree over 8 years though hopefully with summer semesters it will be 6 years...
Text books for 2 subjects just cleaned out $300...
Ouch...
Haven't got to the text books yet.....hopefully none. At least I don't have exams for these 2 subjects!
heater31 wrote:Being stupid enough to sign up for University again via Open access...... just got emailed a list of class resources required for the semester and not yet half way down the A4 page and its already up to $200
I've signed up to study again as well... I'm "at" the University of New England as an external... 4 year degree over 8 years though hopefully with summer semesters it will be 6 years...
Text books for 2 subjects just cleaned out $300...
Ouch...
Haven't got to the text books yet.....hopefully none. At least I don't have exams for these 2 subjects!
Price of textbooks is ridiculous. Luckily I know a few people doing the same degree as me so I just get the books from them
Jase wrote:RC, what is your masters in and Q what would you do for yours?
The novelty of studying again hasn't worn off, so I'm interested in all things study at the moment
Well if it wasn't for the nagging of my sister (a bloody teacher mind you) I probably would have procrastinated for another 12 months. The original plan was to complete my first one I started straight out of school. Now I'm completing 1 degree at UniSA (B. Built Environment) and starting another at Curtin University (B. Architectural Science) . I'm ******* nuts!
Have spent the last two weekends researching Mechanical Engineering. Initially it was on the back of a discussion with friends, all of a sudden it has become quite real and a distinct possibility.
Have spent the last two weekends researching Mechanical Engineering. Initially it was on the back of a discussion with friends, all of a sudden it has become quite real and a distinct possibility.
That's my field mate. With the manufacturing industry all but dead in Adelaide, the jobs for Mechanical Engineers in Adelaide are dwindling...I'm not sure that is a career choice I would look at if given the choice now.
Have spent the last two weekends researching Mechanical Engineering. Initially it was on the back of a discussion with friends, all of a sudden it has become quite real and a distinct possibility.
That's my field mate. With the manufacturing industry all but dead in Adelaide, the jobs for Mechanical Engineers in Adelaide are dwindling...I'm not sure that is a career choice I would look at if given the choice now.
It would be more about furthering my current career than changing fields or entering the mechanical engineering field as such.
You have missed enrollment for the upcoming semester as it starts next week but you have until late May to make your mind up.
From what I can see there are no course requirements to apply (ATR, or STAT results)
However you must have completed 4 units with a GPA of 4.0 or better to be eligible for a HECS supported place. As you are just starting there are other payment options.
You have missed enrollment for the upcoming semester as it starts next week but you have until late May to make your mind up.
From what I can see there are no course requirements to apply (ATR, or STAT results)
However you must have completed 4 units with a GPA of 4.0 or better to be eligible for a HECS supported place. As you are just starting there are other payment options.
Oh ok. So say I did 4 units of anything, and paid for those myself, I would be eligible for HECS for that course?
