MJRU-ENVSC v.1 Environmental Science Major (BSc Science)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Environmental scientists manage human impacts on the environment through the application of expertise in the physical and biological sciences to generate innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental issues. This may involve skills such as monitoring the impact of industrial, urban and agricultural development, measuring and analysing pollutants, developing conservation and management plans, and conducting research. Graduates will be able to apply a flexible and multifaceted approach to environmental problem-solving through their scientific knowledge, research capability and practical skills in disciplines such as environmental impact assessment, geology, chemistry, water resource management and conservation biology and sustainability.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
The Environmental Science major requires WACE Mathematics 3C/3D and WACE Chemistry 3A/3B.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply principles of the biological and physical sciences to theoretical and practical sciences to theoretical and practical environmental situations
2. apply critical thinking, process skills, and the scientific method to generate innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental problems
3. use a range of technologies to locate, extract and critically appraise existing scientific knowledge; use scientific knowledge to develop coherent and logical arguments
4. communicate scientific information concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means appropriate to the audience
5. employ new and established technologies to collect and interpret scientific data; argue the merits and limitations or current and emerging technologies
6. evaluate their own learning and development as a student, and develop strategies to take control of their own learning and development, and to continue to learn as a graduate
7. consider environmental issues from a global perspective, recognising the importance of national and international standards for collecting and reporting data
8. respect and recognise the responsibilities of professional scientists in society, both nationally and internationally; incorporate indigenous and other community perspectives in the development of solutions to environmental problems
9. work independently and in teams to demonstrate employment-ready skills such as negotiation, leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices
Duration and Availability
This major is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEM2004 | v.1 | Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENST2002 | v.1 | Conservation Biology and Sustainability | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| STAT2002 | v.1 | Quantitative Biology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEM2005 | v.1 | Analytical Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENST2003 | v.1 | Ecotoxicology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ECEV2000 | v.1 | Terrestrial Ecology | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| ENST3000 | v.1 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENST2004 | v.1 | Water Resource Management | 20.0 | 25.0 | |
| ERTH3000 | v.1 | Habitat and Landform Mapping | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| ENST3002 | v.1 | Environmental Restoration | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3008 | v.1 | Environmental Geoscience | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM3001 | v.1 | Environmental Chemistry | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ECEV3001 | v.1 | Terrestrial and Marine Science Field Project | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
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