Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

307321 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Land and Water Resource Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050577M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

With the increasing intensity of land use on the Australian continent, there is a growing need for the application of science-based land management practices. Combined skills from the ecological and earth sciences need to be applied for efficient land use and management. This course provides an integrated approach to management of the Australian landscape, where agriculture, minerals, water resources, development, land conservation and related activities often compete with aridity, salinisation and the effects of climate change. It combines knowledge of earth and ecological sciences with soils, water sciences, landscape evolution and land conservation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE mathematics desirable.

Specific Requirements

Stat elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is not currently available by external study.

Course Organisation

The first year of the program consists of biological and geological studies supported by mathematics, chemistry, information technology and communication skills. For the second and third years of the program, earth and life science topics are supported by studies of soils and landscape evolution and degradation as well as land conservation. On completion of the third year, students can graduate with the Bachelor of Science (Land and Water Resource Science) or may be selected to study an additional honours year.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Geological Society of Australia. The degree has been submitted for accreditation by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Graduates may also be eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Biology and the Environment Institute of Australia.

Career Opportunities

A range of science-based graduates work as land managers in specialist areas. This course combines ecological skills and earth science skills in one program. Its broadly trained graduates will be particularly suited to employment in conservation and land management agencies, town and shire councils and companies involved in resource development projects.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food whilst on field camps.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
1756 v.7   Plant Biology 101 5.0 25.0
305639 v.1   Mathematics 135 4.0 25.0
  OR  
7056 v.5 ## Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5
7031 v.5 * Geology 101 6.0 25.0
7230 v.5   Chemistry 117 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
1764 v.8   Ecology 102 5.0 25.0
301995 v.5   Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5
307505 v.1   Geology 114 - Data Analysis 2.0 12.5
7032 v.5 * Geology 102 6.0 25.0
7231 v.5   Chemistry 118 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
306114 v.2   Geology 103 - Evolving Earth Systems 2.5 12.5
307324 v.1   Geology 237 - Structural Geology 2.5 12.5
309728 v.1   Agricultural Soils 101 5.0 25.0
4536 v.5   Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 25.0
9767 v.7   Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5
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
307323 v.1   Landscape Evolution and Degradation 202 3.0 25.0
8015 v.7   Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0
8975 v.8 * Algology and Mycology 202 17.0 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
1731 v.8   Plant Protection 301 5.0 25.0
302056 v.2   Landcare Revegetation 301 5.0 25.0
9770 v.8 * Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 5.0 25.0
9779 v.6   Geology 309 - Fossil Fuels 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
11128 v.4   Aquatic Systems Management 302 5.0 25.0
11914 v.3   Geophysics 246 - Introducution to Oil and Gas Methods 3.0 12.5
  OR  
309117 v.1   Water Resources 302 3.0 12.5
11919 v.2   Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5
  OR  
307326 v.1   Geology 322 - Ore Deposits 3.0 12.5
307546 v.1   Environmental Impact Assessment 312 4.0 25.0
3496 v.6   Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0
  OR  
9776 v.8 * Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0
  100.0
# This unit needs to be taken in conjunction with unit 7056 Mathematics 111
## This unit needs to be taken in conjunction with unit 307590 Statistical Data Analysis 101
* Field trips form an essential part of these units and participation is compulsory
NB Students completing Maths 111 must also complete Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 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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