Foundations of Environmental Science
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
ENVT 1021
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
174771
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Education Futures
This course aims to develop students' scientific literacy and cultural competence through exploration of environmental concepts and practices in an Australian context. This course further aims to highlight a range of career opportunities and prepare students for higher education pathways in a related degree.
This course introduces the interconnectedness among plants, animals and people with the environment. Students will explore Aboriginal, and Western scientific ways of understanding nature and managing the environment. It investigates concepts such as biology, ecology, geology and climate change, and the importance of people in managing ecosystems in a sustainable way.
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Online (Lecture recordings) | 1 hour x 10 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS | |||
Online (Lecture recordings) | 1 hour x 10 weeks | ||
Tutorial (Virtual Classroom) | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
Online (Lecture recordings) | 1 hour x 10 weeks | ||
Online (Learning activities) | 2 hours x 10 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Case study, Report, Test/Quiz
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.