Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.The course specialisation is also available as an exit award from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environmental Science) - 4 years, subject to … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
108 Units

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Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The course specialisation aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in science specialising in Environmental Science.

Environmental science is a multidisciplinary science examining how natural processes and their changes impact human society and how human activities interact with and modify environments. This course will focus on understanding, monitoring, and improving the environments. It enables students to expand knowledge, obtain skills, and learn critical thinking about environmental issues and problems.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Understand broadly the components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere) of the earth system, their functioning and interactions
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Demonstrate awareness of global environmental and climate changes, and understand the potential environmental consequences
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Demonstrate familiarity with and understand major environmental issues at the global, national and local scales
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Understand hydrological and/or ecosystem processes in catchments, and relevant environmental issues
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Measure and quantify selected environmental conditions and fluxes on and near land surface
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Demonstrate familiarity with and be skilled at obtaining commonly available environmental data
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Display, present, and analyse spatial data
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Competently undertake basic data analysis to understand the relationship between environmental variables, and to identify trends
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Solve problems by designing experiments and applying quantitative and qualitative skills for data analysis
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Plan and conduct a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge
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Develop arguments based on evidence
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Communicate technical data, analysis results, and findings to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
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Interact effectively as part of a team in order to achieve common goals