2009 Course Handbook

2009 Undergraduate Courses

2009 Postgraduate Courses

  • Postgraduate Courses

Bachelor of Science (Geosciences)

The Geosciences major is a broad and flexible Science-based program that provides students with a basic understanding of the major principles, concepts and technologies of the disciplines of Human Geography, Physical Geography and Geology. The Geosciences major provides the prerequisite knowledge and skills for students who seek a more general Science-based degree for employment in teaching, environmental monitoring and management positions.

Subjects

100-Level

At least three subjects chosen from Earth and Environmental Sciences subjects at 100-level

Recommended Option:

SCIE103

Climate Change

Spring

6

200-Level

EESC204

Introductory Spatial Science

Autumn or Spring

6

Plus at least three subjects chosen from Earth and Environmental Sciences subjects at 200-level

300-Level

At least three subjects chosen from Earth and Environmental Sciences subjects at 300-level

Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule totalling 24 credit points

Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science or General Schedule totalling 54 credit points

Degree total is 144 credit points

Honours

Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree, Bachelor of Science Honours (741), after the requirements of the Pass degree have been fulfilled, normally at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is normally a credit average in the area of specialisation. Admission to Honours is by recommendation of the Head of School and approval of the Dean or Associate Dean.

Other Information

The Degree Coordinator is Dr Marji Puotinen - School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, telephone (02) 4221 3589, email: marji@uow.edu.au.

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2008