305347 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology), Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree provides students with an integrated education program in both exploration/applied geology and environmental biology. The program provides dual qualifications in these areas and develops graduates with unique opportunities to obtain employment in resource development and related land management fields involving natural resource management. Resource exploration and management frequently take place in arid environments and involve issues of restoration after mining, maintenance of biodiversity, eco-system management and rehabilitation of degraded and salt affected landscapes. This program provides a knowledge of the geological/biological principles required for management of both living and non-living resources.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
One TEE mathematics subject and one TEE science subject.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.

Note
Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition
Graduates of the undergraduate degree in Applied Geology are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. The degree has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Graduates are also eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Biology and the Environment Institute of Australia. Full membership becomes possible for graduates with honours, or pass degrees after three or four years of professional practice.

Career Opportunities
Graduates will find employment opportunities in related fields of mineral exploration, mine management and environmental biology.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

1765 v.2 Mathematics 113 4.0 25.0

307574 v.1 + Contemporary Science 101 4.0 25.0

7031 v.5 Geology 101 6.0 25.0

7039 v.5 Chemistry 101 7.0 25.0

OR

7230 v.5 Chemistry 117 6.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1764 v.7 Environmental Awareness 102 5.0 25.0

301995 v.4 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

4880 v.3 Information Technology 111 3.0 12.5

7032 v.5 Geology 102 6.0 25.0

7040 v.6 Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0

OR

7231 v.5 Chemistry 118 6.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

8974 v.7 * Flowering Plants 201 5.0 25.0

8976 v.7 * Invertebrate Animals 201 5.0 25.0

9767 v.7 Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5

9768 v.7 Geology 207 - Structural Geology 5.0 25.0

9771 v.7 Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11913 v.2 Geology 214 - Geochemistry 3.0 12.5

8015 v.7 Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0

8975 v.8 * Algology and Mycology 202 17.0 25.0

8977 v.7 Vertebrate Animals 202 5.0 25.0

9791 v.7 Geology 208 - Remote Sensing 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11912 v.2 Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 3.0 12.5

302056 v.2 * Landcare Revegetation 301 5.0 25.0

302455 v.1 Geophysics 245 3.0 12.5

OR

1692 v.6 Geographic Information Systems 212 3.0 12.5

9526 v.7 * Ecology 301 5.0 25.0

9770 v.8 Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11128 v.4 Aquatic Systems Management 302 5.0 25.0

3496 v.6 Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0

9506 v.5 * Resource Management 302 5.0 25.0

9776 v.8 Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.75 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

10014 v.5 * Natural Products Biology 201 5.0 25.0

11915 v.2 Geology 311 - Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 3.0 12.5

302451 v.2 Geology 307 - Geodynamics 3.0 12.5

303947 v.2 Geology 353 - Sedimentology 4.0 12.5

303948 v.2 Geology 393 - Geological Field Mapping 11.5 12.5

9528 v.7 # Biology Project 301 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

11919 v.2 Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5

303952 v.2 Geology 394 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 12.5

9059 v.6 * Biology Project 302 5.0 25.0

9508 v.5 * Plant Physiology 302 5.0 25.0

9782 v.6 Geology 306 - Ore Deposits 5.0 25.0

100.0

# Attendance at weekly seminars is compulsory.

* Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory.

+ Or any appropriate Environmental Biology 2nd Year Unit.

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.