Bachelor of Science (Spatial 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, Maths B (Chemistry and Geography 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 (SEE BELOW)

Level 1

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

EV1002:03 Society and Environment

Plus

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

Level 2

EV2301:03 Urban Geography and Design

or

EV2401:03 Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution

or

EV2404:03 Biogeography and Climatology

EV2501:03 Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Plus

Subjects, which may include the alternative subjects (above), to take the total credit points completed to 24 satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 3

EV3501:03 Advanced Remote Sensing

EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis

Plus

One of the following:

CP3020:03 Advanced Database Management

EV3001:03 Environmental and Regional Planning

EV3200:03 Terrestrial Resource Management

EV3401:03 Coasts and Catchments: Geomorphology and Management

EV3404:03 Field Studies in Tropical Geography

EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology

EV3407:03 Fire Science and Management for Northern Australia

EV3601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management

Plus

Subjects, which may include the alternative subjects (above), to take the total credit points completed to 24 satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Note: CP1500 is a prerequisite for CP3020.

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 satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

EV2301:03 Urban Geography and Design

or

EV2360:03 Cradle to Grave: Population Economy and Environment

or

EV2404:03 Biogeography and Climatology

EV2501:03 Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Plus

Subjects, which may include the alternative subjects (above) to take the total credit points completed to 24 satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 3

EV3501:03 Advanced Remote Sensing

EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis

Plus

One of the following:.

CP3020:03 Advanced Database Management

EV3001:03 Environmental and Regional Planning

EV3200:03 Terrestrial Resource Management

EV3205:03 Conserving Tropical Rainforests

EV3254:03 Tropical Agroforestry

EV3404:03 Field Studies in Tropical Geography

EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology

EV3454:03 Natural Hazards

EV3456:03 Catchment Assessment and Management (even years)

EV3601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management

Plus

Subjects, which may include the alternative subjects, to take the total credit points completed to 24 satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Note: CP1500 is a prerequisite for CP3020.

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

or

EV4801:12 Geography Honours Part 1 of 2

EV4802:12 Geography Honours Part 2 of 2

or

EV4810:06 Geography Honours (Part-Time) Part 1 of 4

EV4820:06 Geography Honours (Part-Time) Part 2 of 4

EV4830:06 Geography Honours (Part-Time) Part 3 of 4

EV4840:06 Geography Honours (Part-Time) Part 4 of 4

Professional Recognition

Graduates who have completed the appropriate subjects are eligible to join the Spatial Sciences Institute of Australia, which provides professional accreditation. You will need to speak with an academic adviser when enrolling, to ensure you choose the correct subjects for accreditation.

Career Opportunities

Employment prospects for graduates of this course are currently very good in both the government and private sectors. Graduates work for public and private organisations that manage assets covering large areas (forestry, agriculture, public utilities, etc.).

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