Environmental Science

COURSES OFFERED
The following courses are available:

1. Doctor of Philosophy
2. Honours Master of Environmental Science by Research and Coursework
3. Honours Master of Environmental Science by Research
4. Master of Environmental Science by Coursework


CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

Current research covers a number of environmental areas, including the following:

Waste management technology and strategies
Seagrass and fish biology
Responses of plant and animal populations to bushfires
Plant succession and recolonisation of disturbed land
Conservation genetics of native plants and animals
Marine ecology and genetics
Effects of pollution on aquatic organisms
Atmospheric reaction mechanisms
Environmental chemistry, especially the development of new methods for the analysis and treatment of industrial wastes and trace toxins
Studies of heavy metals levels in the Illawarra region and investigations of the mechanism of toxic action
Coastal marine pollution
Soil genesis and management
Integrated estuarine and watershed management studies
Coastal and fluvial geomorphology
Environmental prehistory
Environmental impact
Remote sensing applications
Biogeography
Economic and environmental geology
Sedimentology of terrestrial and shallow marine sequences
Coastal and marine resource policy


1. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Students complete a major thesis and undertake a research project arranged in consultation with the appropriate member of staff and approved by the Head of Environmental Science before enrolment. PhD theses must make a major original contribution to scientific knowledge in the chosen area of research.

Entry requirements
Honours bachelor degree in a relevant discipline at Class II, Division 2 or higher (or equivalent). Students wishing to enter this degree with qualifications below this standard will normally be required to successfully complete 48 credit points (one year) or coursework.

Candidates for this degree enrol in ENVI999.


2. HONOURS MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BY RESEARCH AND COURSEWORK

(This is a full fee-paying program)

This degree is aimed primarily at international students and combines research and coursework to provide a two-year (or part-time equivalent) degree for Science and Engineering graduates or others with a limited undergraduate background in the environmental science area.

The course structure facilitates the tailoring of coursework to suit the individual requirements of candidates with differing undergraduate qualifications and employment experience.

Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science or Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience. Students must consult with the Coordinator of the Environmental Science Unit for approval of overall entry.

The subjects offered for postgraduate study leading toward the Honours Master of Environmental Science by coursework and research degree are:

Core subjects for all candidates

Structure
The program consist of a research thesis and one subject which ensures that graduates from the program have a broad appreciation of the role of Science in environmental management.

4. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BY COURSEWORK

This program is designed for applicants who wish to extend their knowledge of science relating to the environmental by studying areas not covered in their undergraduate science or engineering degree (including environmental policy, planning and management).

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science or Engineering (or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience). Students must consult with the Co-ordinator of the Environmental Science Unit for approval of overall program.

Core Subjects