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K70 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

The School of Natural Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) course designed to enable students to succeed in making a contribution to understanding our environment and natural resources. The program focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of environmental science. The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) provides graduates with practical and relevant skills that prepares them for work in the environmental and natural resource professions.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) degree is a 360 credit point (26 units including two 0 credit point practicum units) three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode.

 

The degree has two main components:

 

1. A core program of 26 units (360 credit points) in Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science).

2. Any major* chosen from the list below:

 

    Conservation Biology

    Environmental and Biological Chemistry

    Environmental Management

    Catchment Management

    Marine and Freshwater Management

    Biological Science

 

* With the permission of the course coordinator an eight-unit major from a course offered by another school may be selected instead of a recommended major.
 
YEAR ONE
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) study the following foundation units:
 
Semester 1
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15
SCI1181 Managing the Environment 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
SCI1120 Natural Sciences Practicum 1 0 
Semester 2
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15
 
*Students who do not have TEE Chemistry are recommened to take SCC1123 instead of an elective in their first year prior to undertaking SCC1111.
 
YEAR TWO
In the second year, students embark on their major program.
 
Semester 1
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15
Plus two units from the major (15 credit points each)
Semester 2
SCI1184 Australia's Physical Environment 15
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
Plus two units from the major (15 credit points each)
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCI3206 Environmental Investigation and Monitoring 15
SCI3307 Waste Management 15
OR
SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15
SCI3214 Natural Sciences Practicum 2 0 
Plus 2 units from the major (15 credit points)
Semester 2
SCM3203 Environmental Impact Assessment 15
SCM3204 Ecosystem Management 15
OR
SCM3305 Risk Assessment, Communication and Management 15
Plus 2 units from the major (15 credit points each)
 
 
MABIOSBiological Sciences Major
MAAAGNCatchment Management Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
MAENCHEnvironmental and Biological Chemistry Major
MAAAFWMarine and Freshwater Management Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010