Environmental Management Major
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Unit set overview
Code
MAAAEW
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL |
|---|---|---|---|
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI1185 | Ecology | 15 |
| SCI1193 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 15 |
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCI3206 | Environmental Investigation and Monitoring | 15 |
| SCM3203 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 15 |
| Plus 3 units from: | ||
| SCI2108 ^ | Environmental Management and Sustainability | 15 |
| SCI2115 ^ | Ecological Restoration | 15 |
| SCI2371 ^ | Sustainable Water | 15 |
| SCI3453 ^ | Sustainable Natural Resource Management | 15 |
| SCI3307 ^ | Waste Management | 15 |
| SCM2104 ^ | Geographical Information Systems | 15 |
| SCM2201 ^ | Soil and Land Processes | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental management situations.
- Think critically to analyse and interpret complex environmental management problems and devise strategies for their solutions.
- Think creatively to anticipate environmental challenges and design approaches for their solution.
- Apply environmental, digital and managerial literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for environmental, cultural and economic diversity.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Possible future job titles
Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Officer, , Environmental Education Provider, Coastcare Officer, Landcare Ranger, Coastcare Ranger, Marine and National Park Ranger, Research Assistant, Ecotourism Officer, Eco-recreation Officer,
This Major can be studied in the following courses
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Student stories
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Vanessa Stylianou
Environmental Management graduate