This Associate Degree in Science — Environmental Science pathway Study Plan is valid for students commencing Semester 2.
Students that successfully follow the study plan for the Environmental Science pathway as listed below will be eligible to apply to transfer into either of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science
Students should seek Program Advice from the Faculty Admin office or email FosheProgramAdvice@usc.edu.au with regards to queries on Program progression.
Year 1
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 | ||||
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Anti: ENS102 | |
| SCI105 Introductory Chemistry |
| 12 | Anti: SCI505 | |
| SET111 |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Cell Biology |
| 12 | Anti: SCI103 or LFS101 or LFS103 |
| ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes |
| 12 | |
| SCI110 Science Research Methods |
| 12 | Anti: SCI201 or CPH261 |
PLUS select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health, Education and Engineering or Arts and Business).
Year 2
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 |
| ENS242 Weather and Climate |
| 12 |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS254 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying |
| 12 | |
| SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics |
| 12 | Pre: SCI110 or BUS101 Anti: ANM203 |
| SCI212 Genetics |
| 12 | Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and LFS100 or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) or SCI102 or first year subject from Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Animal Ecology |
| SUS202 Communicating Sustainability |
| 12 |
PLUS select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health, Education and Engineering or Arts and Business).
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO201 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
| 12 | |
| ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 Anti: ENS201 |
| ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology |
| 12 |
PLUS select 1 of the following courses:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 | ||||
| MTH102 |