Overview

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Program of study overview

Program of study
54 Units

Level 1 - Core13.5 Units
Level 1 - Option4.5 Units
Level 2 - Core4.5 Units
Level 2 - Option13.5 Units
Level 3 - Core18 Units

Aims

The program of study aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in science together with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge in the discipline of environmental hydrology.

It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

  • Understand how the terrestrial hydrological systems operate
  • Have a broad interdisciplinary knowledge in this field
  • Apply the scientific method to explore problems of relevance to this discipline
  • Use a range of analytical methods, including computer software to analyse relevant data
  • Contribute to an advance of knowledge in this discipline

This major provides students with an overview of processes that determine the source, amount and flows of water in the environment with a particular focus on aspects relating to water problems facing Australia.

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevance to the discipline
2.
Understand and apply the scientific method
3.
Critically review and interpret scientific information
4.
Develop scientific hypotheses
5.
Communicate their findings to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
6.
Work both independently and within interdisciplinary research groups
7.
Value ethical behaviour

Available in courses

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Enhanced Program for High Achievers - 4 years
Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Science - Exit Only