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BEnvSc 240 credit points (Pass) 80 extra credit points (Honours)
Duration 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time (Pass) 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time (Honours) Available at North Sydney Campus NSW (MacKillop) The course educates students to contribute to the monitoring and management of processes and activities that affect the environment. The course provides students with understanding and practical competence in the scientific, social, ethical and legal dimensions of the practice of environmental science. The course develops the skills needed for the use of information technology and for successful communication and cooperation with employers, colleagues and the community. Graduates are able to apply the relevant and current knowledge and skills they have gained to the practice of their profession with the highest ethical standards. Graduates are effective researchers and decision-makers with skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis. The course is offered on-campus, normally full-time. Apply to UAC. Recommended Studies: Nil.
Requirements for Completion of Pass Award Students are required to complete a total of 24 units (240 credit points): · 12 units of Environmental Science; · 11 core Science units in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology and Physics; · 1 elective unit. Two weeks of the course additional to the lecture weeks are allocated to compulsory excursions. Students are required also to complete 15 days of Volunteer Experience by the end of Year 2 and 15 days of Field Experience completed by the end of Year 3.
Unit offerings will vary subject to student demand and lecturer availability. Elective units will vary between campuses and from year to year. Environmental Science ENVI100 Environmental Issues ENVI201 The Australian Environment: Values and Ethics ENVI202 Environmental Legislation and Planning ENVI204 Soils and Water ENVI300 Applied Studies 1: Communication Skills ENVI301 Applied Studies 2: Environmental Management ENVI302 Environmental Impact Assessment ENVI303 Geographic Information Systems ENVI305 Wastes and Water Management ERTH100 Earth Science INFO102 Introduction to Data Analysis INFO201 Environmental Data Analysis Biology BIOL101 Fundamentals of Biology BIOL207 Microbiology and Biotechnology BIOL304 Occupational Health and Toxicology Chemistry CHEM100 Fundamentals of Chemistry CHEM102 Physical Chemistry CHEM201 Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry CHEM203 Environmental Chemistry Ecology BIOL102 Principles of Ecology BIOL227 Vegetation Ecology BIOL324 Animal Ecology Physics PHYS105 Environmental Physics Elective Units (students may undertake one of the following) CHEM302 Analytical Chemistry ENVI309 Conservation and Biodiversity GEOG202 Resource Management of Coastal Environments Practical Experience ENVI205 Volunteer Experience ENVI308 Field Experience
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Sample Enrolment Pattern
* Elective Graduates and students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science will be eligible for the appropriate category of membership of the Environment Institute of Australia. Graduates who undertake a Graduate Diploma in Education are accredited to teach Secondary Science in NSW schools.
The Honours program prepares students for postgraduate study and eventual research-oriented careers in environmental science industries. The program combines instruction in research methods and the presentation of a research thesis in a specialist environmental science field, with course work at an advanced level, and the opportunity for further field experience in the industry. The Honours program prepares students for postgraduate study and eventual research-oriented careers in environmental science industries. The program combines instruction in research methods and the presentation of a research thesis in a specialist environmental science field, with course work at an advanced level, and the opportunity for further field experience in the industry. First Class Honours 85 - 100 Second Class Honours – Division A 75 - 84 Second Class Honours – Division B 65 - 74 Third Class Honours 50 - 64
The course is offered on-campus, normally full-time. In order to qualify for admission to the Honours course a student shall normally:
In
exceptional circumstances an individual not fulfilling these requirements
may apply to the School Committee through the relevant Head of School
for entry into the Honours course.
Requirements for Completion of Honours Award Completion of 80cp in academic studies as prescribed hereunder (in addition to satisfying the requirements of the Pass degree):
ENVI400 Honours Thesis (Full-time) ENVI401 Honours Thesis (Part-time) ENVI403 Advanced Coursework Unit 1 ENVI404 Advanced Coursework Unit 2 ENVI405 Advanced Field Experience SCIO400 Research Methods
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