Environmental Systems
Year
Type
Major, Minor, Sub-Major, Extended Major
Description
Environmental Systems provides a broad understanding of environmental sciences and policy, including the contemporary concepts of ecosystem management and sustainable development that link natural and social systems. Students receive a solid foundation in the natural sciences and field research techniques, while engaging in active, project-based learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply their skills and knowledge to solve complex environmental problems.
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geospatial Information Science | GEOE 1018 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Biodiversity for the Environment | BIOL 1014 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Environment: A Human Perspective | ENVT 1013 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Sustainable Ecosystems | BIOL 1015 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 6 | |
| Environmental Chemistry Fundamentals | CHEM 1003 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 6 | |
| Landscape Fundamentals | EART 1010 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Soils in the Australian Landscape | EART 1011 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Caring for Country | ENVT 1017 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Conservation Biology | BIOL 2022 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 6 | |
| Ecology | BIOL 2023 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 6 | |
| Coastal Environments | BIOL 4001 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation | ENVT 3020 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Restoration Ecology | ENVT 3028 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 6 | |
Rules
Nil
Notes
- These courses may not be offered every year.Students should consult the Program Directors. Students who wish to choose other relevant courses (not listed above), must seek approval from the Program Director.
- There is a quota for some of these courses.
- Some courses have prerequisites.
- The course Environmental Chemistry Fundamentals is not available to students taking either Chemistry or Applied Physics majors in the Bachelor of Science.
- The following courses require field trips for which a fee may be charged: Ecology, Coastal Environments and Soils in the Australian Landscape.
- Denotes a course with prerequisite(s) that students must check before enrolling.
