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Environmental Science
COURSES OFFERED
The following courses are available:
1. Doctor of Philosophy
2. Honours Master of Environmental Science by Research and Coursework
3. Honours Master of Environmental Science by Research
4. Master of Environmental Science by Coursework
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
Current research covers a number of environmental areas, including the
following:
Waste management technology and strategies
Seagrass and fish biology
Responses of plant and animal populations to bushfires
Plant succession and recolonisation of disturbed land
Conservation genetics of native plants and animals
Marine ecology and genetics
Effects of pollution on aquatic organisms
Atmospheric reaction mechanisms
Environmental chemistry, especially the development of new methods for
the analysis and treatment of industrial wastes and trace toxins
Studies of heavy metals levels in the Illawarra region and investigations
of the mechanism of toxic action
Coastal marine pollution
Soil genesis and management
Integrated estuarine and watershed management studies
Coastal and fluvial geomorphology
Environmental prehistory
Environmental impact
Remote sensing applications
Biogeography
Economic and environmental geology
Sedimentology of terrestrial and shallow marine sequences
Coastal and marine resource policy
1. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Environmental research leading to a PhD is open to students with an honours
degree at a minimum standard of Class II, Division 2 in a relevant discipline.
Candidates for this degree enrol in ENVI999.
2. HONOURS MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
BY RESEARCH AND COURSEWORK
(This is a full fee-paying program)
This degree is aimed primarily at international students and combines
research and coursework to provide a two-year (or part-time equivalent)
degree for Science and Engineering graduates or others with a limited
undergraduate background in the environmental science area.
The course structure facilitates the tailoring of coursework to suit the
individual requirements of candidates with differing undergraduate qualifications
and employment experience.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture,
Forestry, Beterinary Science or Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualifications
and/or professional experience. Students must consult with the Coordinator
of the Environmental Science Unit for approval of overall entry.
The subjects offered for postgraduate study leading toward the Honours
Master of Environmental Science by coursework and research degree are:
Core subjects for all candidates
| ENVI930 |
Thesis |
| ENVI920 |
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management |
| ENVI921 |
Environmental Planning |
| STS+929 |
Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy |
Plus at least two of the following subjects
| MGMT310 |
Introduction to Management for Professionals B |
| LAW+380 |
Law for Environmental Managers |
| ENVI985 |
Environmental Engineering |
| STS+300 |
The Environmental Context |
Plus at least two of the following subjects
| ENVI910 |
Directed Studies in Pollution Chemistry |
| ENVI911 |
Directed Studies in Ecology |
| ENVI912 |
Directed Studies in Land Resources |
| ENVI913 |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences |
3. HONOURS MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BY
RESEARCH
This Program involves a major project in one of the many research areas
of environmental science available in the Faculty. The research project
should provide information for improved understanding of how ecosystems
work, for solving environmental problems of immediate concern and to assist
policy makers in developing new strategies and legislation for environmental
management. This degree provides the opportunity for students to contribute
to this work by undertaking a major research project in one of the areas
of environmental science within the Faculty. One year full time or part
time equivalent.
Entry Requirements
Honours Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science
or Engineering at Class II, Division 2 or higher (or equivalent qualifications
and/or professional experience). Entry must be approved by the Head of Environmental
Science AND the Head of Unit in which the research component will be completed.
| ENVI940 |
Environmental Science Research Thesis |
| ENVI920 |
Scientific Basis of Environmental Management |
4. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BY COURSEWORK
This program is by coursework only. It is designed for applicants who wish
to extend their knowledge of Science relating to the environment but who
do not anticipate a career in research. This is a one year full time course.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture,
Forestry, Veterinary Science or Engineering (or equivalent qualifications
and/or professional experience). Students must consult with the Coordinator
of the Environmental Science Unit for approval of overall program.
Core Subjects
| ENVI920 |
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management |
| ENVI921 |
Environmental Planning |
Electives
| ENVI910 |
Directed Studies in Pollution Chemistry |
| ENVI911 |
Directed Studies in Ecology |
| ENVI912 |
Directed Studies in Land Resources |
| ENVI913 |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences |
| ENVI919 |
Directed Studies in Environmental Science |
| GEOS941 |
Coastal Environments |
| GEOS942 |
Geomorphology of Rivers |
| GEOS946 |
Geographic Information Systems |
| GEOS948 |
Quaternary Studies |
| GEOS951 |
Environmental Policy and Management |
| STS+929 |
Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy |
Other relevant subjects can be included in the selection available to students
but must have the approval of the Head. This includes relevant 900 level
subjects from the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Engineering and Science. |
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