Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

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


BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043265G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

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 provides 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 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. The degree has been accredited by the Australasian 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 essential study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food while on field camps.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
1756 v.7   Plant Biology 101 5.0 25.0
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
7031 v.5 * Geology 101 6.0 25.0
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 6.5 25.0
  OR  
7230 v.5   Chemistry 117 6.0 25.0
7056 v.5   Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
1764 v.7   Environmental Awareness 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
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
1731 v.8   Plant Protection 301 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 5.0 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 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
10014 v.6 * Comparative Animal Physiology 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 5.0 12.5
9528 v.8 # Biology Project 301 5.0 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
 

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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