313562 v.2 Environmental Biology Major (BSc Science)
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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312140 | v.1 | Zoology 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312392 | v.2 | Botany 200 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8306 | v.9 | Quantitative Biology 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312399 | v.1 | Ecotoxicology 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312401 | v.1 | Animal and Plant Physiology 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314000 | v.1 | Gene to Phenotype 200 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312387 | v.1 | Environmental Impact Assessment 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312396 | v.1 | Conservation Biology and Sustainability 201 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 314680 | v.1 | Habitat and Landform Mapping 300 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312395 | v.1 | Ecology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312400 | v.1 | Biomonitoring 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314536 | v.1 | Terrestrial and Marine Science Field Project 300 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
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