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Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Earth and Environmental Science |
Abbreviation: | MErth&EnvSc |
UOW Course Code: | 464 |
CRICOS Code: | 097266E |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus | Wollongong |
Overview
The Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences is for students who wish to extend their knowledge and diversify their skill base within a range of sub-disciplines of the Earth and Environmental Sciences, and in particular, Environmental Science, Geology and Physical Geography. The degree emphasises the interconnectedness of the many sub-disciplines within the Earth and Environmental Sciences. The degree will serve as a refresher program for graduates wishing to explore specific combinations of topics in greater detail; a program for professionals already practicing aspects of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeking additional analytical skills, and as a stepping stone for graduates intending to proceed to a higher degree by research, upon completion of the program. The program is also suitable for graduates from other disciplines. Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangments
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in he Earth and its environment including local, national, global, Indigenous and evolutionary perspectives by generating and evaluating complex ideas and solutions which incorporate spatial perspectives. | ||||||
| 2 | Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to the earth and its environment. | ||||||
| 3 | Propose one or more solutions for existing and/or new real world situations in professional practice within the context of earth and environmental sciences. | ||||||
| 4 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with disciplines within the earth and environmental sciences including spatial contexts. | ||||||
| 5 | Design, apply, generate and evaluate hypotheses and theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in applied Earth and Environmental Sciences. | ||||||
| 6 | Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice. | ||||||
| 7 | Exercise critical thinking, problem solving and reflection. | ||||||
| 8 | Communicate knowledge, theories and methods pertaining to the Earth and Environmental Sciences to diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills.. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| SMAH803 | Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus, one of the following subjects; | |||
| EESC804 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOS809 | Igneous-metamorphic geology methods and processes | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| Spring | |||
| SMAH802 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH804 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Plus, one of the following subjects; | |||
| EESC804 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC809 | G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics | 6 | Spring |
| To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline-based subjects (EESC). If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Students who commenced their studies in Spring session, please see your Academic Program Director (APD) for academic advice. | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH910 | Global Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| GWP 901 | Professional Workplace Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC901 | Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 12 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| For students with a WAM of 75% or above | |||
| SCIE900 | International Research Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| For students with a WAM of 60%-74% | |||
| EESC902 | Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management | 12 | Spring |
| EESC926 | Advanced Resources and Environments | 12 | Spring |
| For students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24 credit points from the following list of Management subjects | |||
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT982 | International Business Theory and Practice | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| OPS 909 | Total Quality Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Exercise critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in he Earth and its environment including local, national, global, Indigenous and evolutionary perspectives by generating and evaluating complex ideas and solutions which incorporate spatial perspectives. | |||
| 2 Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to the earth and its environment. | |||
| 3 Propose one or more solutions for existing and/or new real world situations in professional practice within the context of earth and environmental sciences. | |||
| 4 Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with disciplines within the earth and environmental sciences including spatial contexts. | |||
| 5 Design, apply, generate and evaluate hypotheses and theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in applied Earth and Environmental Sciences. | |||
| 6 Plan, execute and communicate the results of substantial research based initiatives in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice. | |||
| 7 Exercise critical thinking, problem solving and reflection. | |||
| 8 Communicate knowledge, theories and methods pertaining to the Earth and Environmental Sciences to diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills.. | |||
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| SMAH803 | Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus, one of the following subjects; | |||
| EESC804 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOS809 | Igneous-metamorphic geology methods and processes | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| Spring | |||
| SMAH802 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH804 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Plus, one of the following subjects; | |||
| EESC804 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC809 | G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics | 6 | Spring |
| To progress to Year 2 students must achieve a WAM ≥ 70% AND ≥ 70% in the in discipline-based subjects (EESC). If students have a WAM <70% and/or <70% in discipline-based subjects they must seek advice from the Head of Students regarding their progression into year 2. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Students who commenced their studies in Spring session, please see your Academic Program Director (APD) for academic advice. | |||
| Autumn | |||
| SMAH910 | Global Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| GWP 901 | Professional Workplace Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC901 | Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 12 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| For students with a WAM of 75% or above | |||
| SCIE900 | International Research Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| For students with a WAM of 60%-74% | |||
| EESC902 | Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management | 12 | Spring |
| EESC926 | Advanced Resources and Environments | 12 | Spring |
| For students with a WAM less than 60%, select 24 credit points from the following list of Management subjects | |||
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT982 | International Business Theory and Practice | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| OPS 909 | Total Quality Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Other Information
For further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au