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Course details

An overview of core units and electives you can study in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental management situations.
Apply environmental, digital and managerial literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Communicate environmental management knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for environmental, cultural and economic diversity.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
Think creatively to anticipate environmental challenges and design approaches for their solution.
Think critically to analyse, interpret complex environmental management problems and devise strategies for their solution.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.

Course structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1125	Professional Science Essentials	15
SCI1187	Form and Function in Biology	15
SCI1193	Introduction to Environmental Science	15
Select 1 unit from:
SCC1123 ^	Chemistry for the Life Sciences	15
SCC1111 ^	General Chemistry	15

Note: Students who have completed Chemistry ATAR or equivalent should enrol in SCC1111 General Chemistry, while those that have not completed Chemistry ATAR should enrol in SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI1182	Case Studies in Science	15
SCI1183	Origins and Evolution of Life	15
SCI1185	Ecology	15
SCI1192	Physical Environments	15

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI2108	Environmental Management and Sustainability	15
SCI2115	Ecological Restoration	15
SCM2110	Marine and Freshwater Processes	15
SCM2201	Soil and Land Processes	15

Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCM2104	Geographical Information Systems	15
ACS2122	Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment	15
SCI2118	Australian Biota	15
Elective Unit	x 1	15

Students who are NOT undertaking Work Integrated Learning Placement

Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI3206	Environmental Investigation and Monitoring	15
Elective Unit	x 3	45

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCB3201	Studies in Ecology	15
SCI3150	Science Project	15
SCM3203	Environmental Impact Assessment	15
SCI3453	Sustainable Natural Resource Management	15

Students who ARE undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement

Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI3206	Environmental Investigation and Monitoring	15

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCB3201	Studies in Ecology	15
SCM3203	Environmental Impact Assessment	15
SCI3453	Sustainable Natural Resource Management	15

Year 3 - Summer
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSI3345	Work Experience Project	60

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAT1114	Introductory Statistics	15
SCI1001	Introduction to Sustainability	15
SCI2116	Diversity of Life	15
SCI3210	Marine and Coastal Ecosystems	15
SCI3102	Environmental Study Tour	15
SCI3113	Freshwater Ecosystems	15
SCI3115	Wildlife Management	15
SCI3307	Waste Management	15

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Other important course notes.

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the Environmental Management discipline.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study, or approximately 450 hours. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12.

Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.

Opportunities and career options after you finish this course.

Employment opportunities

The strong management focus of this course prepares graduates for careers in government agencies and industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management of activities, environmental planning and the management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems. Students benefit from a learning environment inspired by world class research academics with strong industry, NGO and government links.

Possible future job titles

Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, Catchment Officer, Natural Resource Officer, Environmental Management Officer, Conservation Field Officer, Land Management Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Officer, Environmental Educator

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Bachelor of Science Honours

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