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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

312136 v.2 Environmental Biology Major

Introduction

The Environmental Biology Major develops expertise in zoology, botany, ecology, biomonitoring, ecotoxicology, environmental impact assessment, conservation biology, and environmental management. Students will develop skills through practical and real life experiences combined with a strong scientific foundation. Students are encouraged to develop specialist interests through the completion of project work and/or industry-based work experience. Graduates will find employment in the areas of environmental management, conservation biodiversity, zoology, environmental impact assessment, land rehabilitation, and research.

Career Oppotunities

Graduates will find employment in the areas of environmental management, conservation biodiversity, zoology, environmental impact assessment, land rehabilitation, research and education.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
312140 v.1   Zoology 201 5.0 25.0
8306 v.9   Quantitative Biology 201 5.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312390 v.1   Algology and Mycology 202 4.5 25.0
312401 v.1   Animal and Plant Physiology 202 5.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312387 v.1   Environmental Impact Assessment 301 4.0 25.0
312392 v.1   Australian Flora 301 5.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312395 v.1   Ecology 302 5.0 25.0
312400 v.1   Biomonitoring 302 5.0 25.0
  50.0