This Associate Degree in Science — Environmental Science pathway recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI105 Chemistry | |||
| SET111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Cell Biology | |||
| ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes | |||
| SCI110 Science Research Methods |
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 | |||
| ENS242 Introduction to Weather and Climate |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS254 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying | |||
| SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics | |||
| SCI212 Genetics | |||
| SUS202 Communicating Sustainability |
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 | |||
| ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS253 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology |
PLUS select 1 of the following courses:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| MTH102 Mathematics Foundations |