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Y38 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) course is 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 course provides graduates with practical and relevant skills that prepares them for work as environmental professionals in a variety of roles including consulting, industrial development, regulation and research. Key strengths of graduates in this course include investigation skills, monitoring experience and application of management techniques for environmental problems.

 
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 a core program of 17 units with 7 recommended electives.

 
YEAR ONE
 
SEMESTER 1
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15
OR No TEE Chemistry
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCI1125 Professional Science Essentials 15
SCI1120 Natural Sciences Practicum 1 0 
SEMESTER 2
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCI1184 Australia's Physical Environment 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15
OR No TEE Chemistry
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
 
 
 
If students have NOT completed TEE Chemistry they MUST complete
SCC1123 Chemistry for Life Sciences then
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry in second semester
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes 15
Plus two electives (15 credit points each)
 
Semester 2
SCC2301 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry 15
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
Plus two electives (15 credit points each)
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCI3206 Environmental Investigation and Monitoring 15
SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15
SCI3214 Natural Sciences Practicum 2 0 
Plus 2 elective units (15 credit points)
 
Semester 2
SCM3203 Environmental Impact Assessment 15
SCM3204 Ecosystem Management 15
SCC3202 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis 15
Plus an elective Unit (15 credit points)
 
 
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry 15
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15
SCC3201 Analytical Chemistry 15
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15
CRI3108 Justice and Forensic Science 15
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013