Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Environmental Science
Award abbreviation: BEnvSc
QTAC code: 013011
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC316
CRICOS code: 066283E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- A variety of specialisations are available, including climate change and sustainability
- Emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips
- Career paths include agriculture and forestry, restoration ecology, environmental education
The depletion of natural resources has highlighted the importance of having skilled environmental professionals to manage human interaction with the natural environment.
In this program you examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. You study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems, and marine science. There is an emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips, and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement. Graduates have the scientific base required to make valid judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources.
Career opportunities
Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Marine Society of Australia.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 required core courses.
- Complete 4 required introductory courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses from any Faculty.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 level)
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
Program Structure
Year 1
Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 COR coded courses—ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Managing Organisational Change | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCI105 Earth's Surface Processes, Materials and Soils | |||
| SCI110 Chemistry | |||
| SCI102 Science Research Methods |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any Faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Please note: SCI105 and SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
Please note: 2 elective courses should be studied in Semester 2
Year 2
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS253 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| GEO201 An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems | |||
| ENS222 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| ENS254 Animal Diversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS242 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying | |||
| SCI202 Introduction to Weather and Climate |
Elective course: (1)
Select an elective course from any Faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)..
Please note: 1 elective course should be studied in Semester 1
Year 3
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS300 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics | |||
| GEO301 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| LGL301 Biogeography | |||
| ENS304 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues | |||
| ENS305 Environmental Project |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from any Faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Please note: 1 elective course must be studied in Semester 1
Please note: 2 elective courses must be studied in Semester 2
Please note: ENS300 should be studied in Semester 1
Please note: ENS304 should be studied in Semester 2
Please note: ENS304 and ENS305 will not be run before 2012
TOTAL UNITS 288
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au