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Bachelor of Science (Environment) | 2018
In this course you will study the interaction of living and non-living elements of planet Earth, along with past and present human impacts. You will combine fieldwork, practical experience and research in geosciences, chemistry and the biological sciences to investigate environmental issues and propose strategies and solutions to address these problems. You will use multidisciplinary techniques and approaches, including mapping, laboratory and field data collection and observations to develop an understanding of the environment, and the ethical, social, economic and political aspects that are needed for environmental decision making.
Subject to satisfactory performance, and the approval of the Course Coordinator and the Head of Students, you may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) at the completion of your 100 level subjects.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this major students will be able to:
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the trends, processes and impacts that shape the Earth and its environment including local, national, global, cultural, Indigenous and spatial perspectives.
- Critically evaluate information and data to assess scientific methods and frameworks in the environmental sciences.
- Develop hypotheses and experiments to test against evidence-based scientific facts, laws, principles and evidence.
- Identify and articulate real world problems derived from the environmental sciences.
- Apply knowledge and appropriate techniques, including those associated with fieldwork, to evaluate possible solutions to real world problems and defend choice of solution against alternatives.
- Locate, synthesise and evaluate data, information, results and literature pertaining to the environmental sciences using appropriate methods, measurements, tools and technologies.
- Communicate environmental science perspectives and knowledge effectively to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills.
- Demonstrate ethical, professional, public and personal conduct and capacity to reflect on and direct own learning and practice and participate constructively in decision-making within the context of environmental sciences.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Science (Environment), a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points, as outlined below.
Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year. Students interested in transferring to the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (four year degree) should note that they will need to complete MATH151 as additional load.
Students Completing a Double Degree
For students completing the Environment major as part of a double degree, please go to the approved program of study for the Environment Major in a Double Degree.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
Autumn | |||
BIOL104 | Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment | 6 | Autumn |
EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn |
Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 and CHEM105. | |||
CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
Spring | |||
BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
Autumn | |||
BIOL251 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
PHYS233 | Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | Autumn |
Select ONE subject from the following list: | |||
BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
MATH151 | General Mathematics 1A | 6 | Autumn |
Spring | |||
CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
PHIL256 | Environmental Philosophy: Animals, Nature and Ethics | 6 | Spring |
STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
Core | |||
EESC320 | Capstone:Earth and Environmental Sciences | 6 | Spring |
EESC331 | Changing Global Environments | 6 | Spring |
Plus 36 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
BIOL361 | Conservation Biology | 6 | Autumn |
EESC323 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 6 | Autumn |
EESC332 | Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeoenvironments | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM324 | Chemical Analysis and Inference | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM337 | Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
EESC321 | Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 6 | Autumn |
EESC209 | G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics | 6 | Spring |
EESC322 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 6 | Spring |
EESC326 | Resources and Environments | 6 | Spring |
BIOL365 | Marine and Terrestrial Ecology | 6 | Spring |
BIOL252 | Evolution and Behaviour | 6 | Spring |
CHEM370 | Modern Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
GEOG337 | Environmental and Heritage Management | 6 | Spring |
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator. |
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Honours
See separate entry for the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours).
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au