Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

304002 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (Honours)


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032947F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Students are introduced to a broad range of scientific disciplines in the first year of the course. In later years, they are given the opportunity to develop their expertise in specific areas - biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics. Simultaneously, they develop their ability to use state of the art computer software, and acquire an understanding of the principles of economics, environmental policy development, impact assessment and management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and one of TEE Biology, Chemistry or Physical Science. Those wishing to major in Chemistry or Physics should also have passed TEE Chemistry or Physics respectively in order to be able to complete the degree in the minimum time of four years.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Biology, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Institute of Geoscientists, Australian Mathematics Society or Australian Institute of Physics.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 6.5 25.0
  OR  
7230 v.5   Chemistry 117 6.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 1 Semester 2
7040 v.6   Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0
  OR  
7231 v.5   Chemistry 118 6.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 2 Semester 1
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
  12.5

Year 2 Semester 2
4536 v.5   Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 3 Semester 1
305542 v.1   Sustainable Production and Consumption 311 2.0 12.5
  12.5

Year 3 Semester 2
301160 v.3   Environmental Impact Assessment 302 3.0 12.5
  12.5

Year 4 Semester 1
301161 v.3   Professional Practice 401 3.0 12.5
  12.5

Year 4 Semester 2
301162 v.3   Environmental Science Seminar 402 2.0 12.5
  12.5

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
301693 v.3   Environmental Biology Stream (Environmental Science)   662.5
  OR  
301695 v.3   Geology Stream (Environmental Science)   662.5
  OR  
301697 v.3   Physics Stream (Environmental Science)   662.5
  OR  
301694 v.3   Chemistry Stream (Environmental Science)   662.5
  OR  
301696 v.3   Mathematics Stream (Environmental Science)   662.5
  662.5
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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