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Major Availability:
- Location:
Bunbury - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
- Location:
Bunbury
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Natural Sciences - Code:
Y83 - CRICOS:
075156D - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Science
Major In Coastal Environmental Science
Developed for individuals who have an enthusiasm for physical, chemical, biological, marine and atmospheric science. It provides the opportunity to take on relevant academic study and consequently pursue a professional career in the burgeoning environmental science field.
Water monitoring, coastal zone management, meterology projects and snorkelling excursions to Rottnest Island and South West venues are some of the exciting aspects of this major.
This major is delivered in collaboration with the Department of Water, the Bureau of Meteorology, South West Catchments Council and local Coast-Care Agencies.
Related careers
Environmental Scientist, Hydrographer, Meteorologist, Coastal Zone Manager
Major location
This major is available on Bunbury campuses
Major delivery modes
This major is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Coastal Environmental Science major is intended for individuals who have an enthusiasm for physical, chemical and biological maritime and atmospheric science. This major provides opportunity to take on relevant academic study and consequently pursue a professional career in the burgeoning environmental science field. Delivery of the Coastal Environmental Science major within the Bachelor of Science course occurs at ECU South West in collaboration with the Department of Water, the Bureau of Meteorology, South West Catchments Council and local coast-care agencies. This major fits with the Surf Science major however it provides a flexible pathway for students to pursue study in any of the science majors offered at ECU Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses. Water monitoring, coastal zone management and snorkelling excursions to Rottnest Island and south west venues are some of the exciting aspects of the Coastal Environmental Science major.
The units listed in this major may be subject to change over the duration of the course.
This major requires a total of eight units (120 credit points) listed below.
Careers
Environmental Scientist, Hydrographer, Meteorologist, Coastal Zone Manager
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SST1112 | Oceanography | 15 | |
| SST2117 | Meteorology | 15 | |
| SST2122 | Waves, Tides and Beaches | 15 | |
| SST3130 | Coastal Zone Management | 15 | |
| SST3232 | Marine Environmental Issues | 15 | |
| SST3333 | Ocean Ecosystems | 15 | |
| RPS3110 | Applied Research Methods | 15 | |
| SST3227 | Science Project | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: