Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry, and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville, Cairns (see below)

Level 1

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

One subject selected from:

EV1002:03 Society and Environment

EV1004:03 Understanding Environmental Issues

Plus

Subjects to take the total credit points completed to 24 credit points of subjects to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

LA2902:03 Environmental Law and Policy

EV2003:03 Introduction to Environmental Economics

Plus

One subject selected from:

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

or

MA2401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis for Environmental Science

Plus

Level 2 subjects to take the total credit points completed to 24 credit points to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 3

EV3001:03 Environmental and Regional Planning

EV3002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment

EV3601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management

Plus

One subject selected from:

EV3200:03 Terrestrial Resource Management

EV3201:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments

Plus

Subjects to take the total credit points completed to 24 credit points to satisfythe Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

CAIRNS

Level 1

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

EV1002:03 Society and Environment

Plus

Subjects to take the total credit points completed to 24 credit points to satisfythe Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

EV2003:03 Introduction to Environmental Economics

LA2902:03 Environmental Law and Policy

Plus

One subject selected from:

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

or

MA2401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis for Environmental Science

Plus

Level 2 subjects to take the total credit points completed to 24 credit points to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 3

EV3001:03 Environmental and Regional Planning

EV3002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment

EV3601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management

Plus

One subject selected from:

EV3205:03 Conserving Tropical Rainforests

EV3252:03 Indigenous Environmental Management

EV3454:03 Natural Hazards

EV3456:03 Catchment Assessment and Management

Plus

Subjects to take the total credit points completed to 24 credit points to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

EV4701:12 Environmental Science Honours Part 1 of 2

EV4702:12 Environmental Science Honours Part 2 of 2

or

EV4710:06 Environmental Science Honours (Part-Time) Part 1 of 4

EV4720:06 Environmental Science Honours (Part-Time) Part 2 of 4

EV4730:06 Environmental Science Honours (Part-Time) Part 3 of 4

EV4740:06 Environmental Science Honours (Part-Time) Part 4 of 4

Career Opportunities

Environmental specialists with expertise in environmental processes are needed in a diverse range of organisations including state and federal government agencies, local government, agricultural and mining industries.

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