Bachelor of Science (Hydrology & Water Resources)

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:
 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English (Chemistry, Maths B desirable)
 
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

YEAR 1

CORE SUBJECTS

EA1002:03 Environmental Earth Science

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

ELECTIVE/ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Plus 18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

YEAR 2

CORE SUBJECTS

EA2006:03 Hydrology

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Plus

One subject selected from:

EA2007:03 Applied Soil Science

EV2003:03 Introduction to Environmental Economics

ELECTIVE/ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Plus 15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

YEAR 3

CORE SUBJECTS

EA3007:03 Field Studies in Tropical Water and Soil Science

EA3800:03 Earth and Environmental Geochemistry

ET3008:03 Advanced Hydrology

One subject selected from:

BZ3212:03 Tropical Wetlands Ecology and Management

EA3006:03 Land Degradation Field Studies

EV3002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment

EV3401:03 Coasts and Catchments: Geomorphology and Management (Townsville)

or

EV3456:03 Catchment Assessment and Management (Cairns)

ELECTIVE/ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS

Plus 12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Honours

YEAR 4 (Honours students only)

EA4301:12 Earth Science Honours (Part 1 of 2)

EA4302:12 Earth Science Honours (Part 2 of 2)

or

EA4310:06 Earth Science Honours (Part-Time) (Part 1 of 4)

EA4320:06 Earth Science Honours (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

EA4330:06 Earth Science Honours (Part-Time) (Part 3 of 4)

EA4340:06 Earth Science Honours (Part-Time) (Part 4 of 4)

Career Opportunities

With the current shortage of skilled scientists in hydrology and water resources, many career opportunities exist at local, regional, national and international levels. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences already has a strong track record of successful career developments for its hydrology graduates, locally and internationally.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to join: Australian Water Association; International Association of Hydrological Sciences; International Association of Hydrogeologists (Australian branch); Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Environment Institute of Australia.

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