Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 555198
Rank for 2007 entry: 50
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 144 units (12 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 144 units advanced standing (equal to 12 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and at least one of the Sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRISCOS code: to be advised
Program overview
The Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biological and Environmental Testing)/Bachelor of Coastal Studies provides an integrated, in-depth, program of coastal studies, including studies in marine and coastal processes (biological, ecological, landscapes), coastal vulnerability (climatic change), conservation and natural resources, environmental management, sustainability planning and policy-making. The delivery of the program will be supported by coastal practitioners who are national and international leaders in fields such as environmental and client change, coastal and catchment processes and coastal management. In addition, students will have opportunities to engage with a number of private and public sector industries, regional and local authorities and natural resource management and research agencies with which the university has developed linkage. Industry placement for one semester may be available for committed students in government departments, industry and/or research centres. The University also has extensive research and teaching facilities in the Fraser Island / Great Sandy Straits region.
Special features
- A unique mixture of coastal science, social science and management, providing as it does the essential knowledge and key skills necessary for effective coastal resource management in a changing world.
- Includes a range of course options including courses in marine and coast sciences, environmental management, environmental planning and policy-making and ecotourism.
Professional Membership
Graduates may become members/associate members of the following professional bodies depending on their areas of specialisation:
- Environmental Institute of Australia
- Australian Marine Science Association
- Institute of Australian Geographers
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies opportunities may include biodiversity officer, project officer (stormwater), coastal reserve warden, project officer (coast, environmental), coastcare coordinator, scientific and community development officer, environmental officer (planning,), technical officer, land and water management plan officer, watershed protection officer, monitoring coordinator, waterwatch regional coordinator, pest plant and animal community support officer, waterways project officer, policy officer (water quality).
Program structure
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
SBIT Modules required for the Diploma of Laboratory Technology are undertaken at the SBIT campus. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by SBIT.
Bachelor of Coastal Studies
12 required courses to be completed at USC
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS242 Introduction to Weather and Climate
ENS261 Aquatic Geochemistry
ENS251 Environmental Monitoring
ENS262 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ENS272 Marine Ecology
ENS271 Marine Dynamics
ENS341 Estuarine Systems
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
Plus 2 advanced elective course from any faculty
Plus select 1 course from:
SCS100 Knowledge, Power and Society
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
MTH101 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI103 Cell Biology
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
Enquiries
South Bank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Tel: +61 7 3244 5000
Email: southbank.tafe@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the www.southbank.tafe.net
University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au