Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 121310 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is not accredited however graduates will be eligible to seek certification with the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand . |
Owner | Academy |
College | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | Assumed Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent Recommended Study: At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 石榴视频 Admissions Policy. |
Additional course | SC1102: Modelling Natural Systems is a core part of this degree. Students who do not have Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4, C) or equivalent, must also select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan. These students will be unable to select a double major. MA1020 is available on both campuses in full-semester and intensive mode. The intensive mode option typically starts earlier than the standard course commencement date. Contact 石榴视频 on 1800 246 446 for more information. |
Post admission | Students may be required to attend intensive mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. This course involves mandatory field work and any costs associated with the field work will be at the student’s expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Study plan may only include a maximum of 30 credit points of Level 1 subjects and a minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at Level 3. |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management at 石榴视频 will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 石榴视频 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
Level 2
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
LA2902:03 Environmental Law and Policy
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science (mandatory for students undertaking the Biodiversity Assessment and Management major) or SC3008:03 Professional Placement
Level 3
EV3020:03 Human Dimensions
EV3110:03 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
:03 Navigating the Cultural Interface
PLUS
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select one of the following options
Option 1 (Second Major)
Select a second major from Table A
or
Option 2 (Electives)
Select 9 credit points of any Level 2, 3 or 5 Science subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any Level 3 or Level 5 Science subject
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of any* Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subjects
*Students who have not completed high school Mathematical Methods or equivalent must undertake MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
Lists of subject combinations grouped according to career aspirations can be accessed here.
TABLE A (Majors)
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
石榴视频 Cairns 石榴视频 Townsville | Students at 石榴视频 Townsville will be required to attend some intensive mode classes at the 石榴视频 Cairns campus at their own expense. | |
石榴视频 Cairns 石榴视频 Townsville | ||
石榴视频 Cairns 石榴视频 Townsville | Students at 石榴视频 Townsville will be required to attend some intensive mode classes at the 石榴视频 Cairns campus at their own expense. |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
石榴视频 Cairns | |
石榴视频 Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years Please refer to the Coursework Enrolment Procedure |
Progression
Course progression | Must complete 18 credit points of Level 1 or 2 subjects before attempting any Level 3 subject. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory fieldwork | Yes, this course includes compulsory fieldwork |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of credit may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Approved abbreviation | BEnvScMgt |
Inclusion of majors on | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |