MJRU-ENSCI v.3 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.
Human exploitation of the environment has taken a serious toll on the planet. Environmental Scientists are needed to solve issues such as land degradation; urban and regional development challenges; impacts of mining, oil and gas extraction and processing; biodiversity loss and pollution. The core units develop your expertise in zoology, botany, ecology, genetics, environmental management, sustainability, statistics, and undertaking environmental research. The core biology units in combination with streams targeted to specific disciplines develops the knowledge and skills to meet these challenges. All students will have the opportunity to select from four streams commencing in second year: Restoration Stream; Wildlife Biology Stream; Environmental Genetics and Microbiology Stream; Environmental Chemistry Stream.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Mathematics Applications ATAR (Required) and Chemistry ATAR (Desirable)
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 of 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 three years' full-time study.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| NPSC1003 | v.1 | Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| BIOL1000 | v.1 | Functional Biology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1001 | v.1 ** | Biological Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| CHEM1000 | v.1 # | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| CHEM1003 | v.1 ## | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| STAT1004 | v.1 | Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| BCCB1000 | v.1 | Cell Biology | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| AGRI1000 | v.1 | Land and Water Resources | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1015 | v.1 ^ | Linear Algebra 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1013 | v.1 | Introductory Mathematics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1002 | v.1 * | Reactivity and Function in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ENST1000 | v.2 | Global Environmental Challenges | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| STRU-ECSYS | v.1 | Environmental Chemistry Stream (BSc Science) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRU-WBSYS | v.1 | Wildlife Biology Stream (BSc Science) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRU-APGEN | v.1 | Environmental Genetics and Microbiology Stream (BSc Science) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRU-EREST | v.1 | Environmental Restoration Stream (BSc Science) | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| STAT2002 | v.1 | Quantitative Biology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ECEV2000 | v.1 ^^ | Terrestrial Ecology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ZOOL2000 | v.2 ^^ | Animal Diversity and Evolution | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| BOTA2000 | v.1 | Plant Diversity and Adaptation | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GENE2002 | v.2 | Applied Genetics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| ECEV2000 | v.1 ^^ | Terrestrial Ecology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ZOOL2000 | v.2 ^^ | Animal Diversity and Evolution | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENST3000 | v.1 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| ECEV3001 | v.2 | Environmental Research Project | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENST3004 | v.1 | Topics in Sustainable Development | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
# Students must have passed Chemistry ATAR to do this unit. CHEM1000 and CHEM1002 - Students who are studying the STRU-ECSYS Environmental Chemistry Stream MUST do these units
## Students who have no chemistry background should choose this unit
* CHEM1000 and CHEM1002 - Students who are studying the STRU-ECSYS Environmental Chemistry Stream MUST do these units
** Students must have passed Chemistry ATAR to do this unit
^ Students who have passed Mathematics Methods ATAR must choose this unit.
^^ offered in alternative years.
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