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Bachelor of Science (Environment)

Environmental Science is the study of the interaction of the living and non-living elements of the environment and how humans impact on these elements. Environmental scientists assess, research and manage resources, together with a wide range of environmental issues.

The Bachelor of Science (Environment) focuses on Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Geosciences and is ideal if you wish to complete a science-based environment degree with a view to employment in an area of environmental monitoring and management.

You will be equipped to understand the ethical, social, economic and political aspects of environmental issues.

Subject to satisfactory performance and the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the Sub Dean, students may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Environmental Science at the end of the first year.

Mid-year entry for the Bachelor of Science (Environment) must be in consultation with the Head of the School. The minimum duration to complete the degree, if the program is commenced mid-year, is 3½ years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Course Structure

Mathematics Requirement

All students entering the Bachelor of Science (Environment) without meeting the minimum Mathematics requirement must successfully complete MATH 151. Students interested in transferring to the Bachelor of Environmental Science (four year degree) should note that they will need to complete MATH151 as additional load.

Subject Code	Subject Name	Session	Credit Points
Common First Year
BIOL104	Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment	Autumn	6
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry	Autumn	6
or
CHEM104	Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter	Autumn	6
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104.
EESC101	Planet Earth	Autumn	6
EESC103	Landscape Change and Climatology	Autumn	6
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms	Spring	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life	Spring	6
or
CHEM105	Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures	Spring	6
EESC102	Earth Environments and Resources	Spring	6
EESC104	Human Geography: Sustainability, Cities and Cultures	Spring	6
MATH151	General Mathematics 1A (if required)	Summer if offered	6
Common Second Year
BIOL251	Principles of Ecology	Autumn	6
EESC203	Biogeography and Environmental Change	Autumn	6
PHYS233	Introduction to Environmental Physics	Autumn	6
CHEM214	Analytical and Environmental Chemistry	Spring	6
EESC202	Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology	Spring	6
EESC204	Introductory Spatial Science	Spring	6
STAT252	Statistics for the Natural Sciences	Spring	6
Options:
Select one of the following three subjects:
BIOL105	Functional Biology of Animals and Plants	Autumn	6
PHIL256	Ethics and Environment A	Autumn	6
MATH151	General Mathematics 1A (if required)*	Autumn	6
	* If not completed in a Summer Session
Third Year
Core
EESC304	Geographic Information Science	Spring	8
ENVI391	Environmental Science	Spring	8
Options
Plus four of the following subjects, as approved:
BIOL351	Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations	Autumn	8
EESC303	Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology	Autumn	8
EESC305	Remote Sensing of the Environment	Autumn	8
CHEM314	Instrumental Analysis	Autumn	8
CHEM327	Environmental Chemistry	Autumn	8
EESC301	Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History	Autumn	8
EESC302	Coastal Environments: Process and Management	Spring	8
BIOL356	Marine and Terrestrial Ecology	Spring	8
EESC306	Resources and Environments	Spring	8
EESC308	Environmental and Heritage management	Spring	8
MARE300	Fisheries and Aquaculture	Spring	8
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator

Honours

See separate entry for the Bachelor of Science Honours.

other Information

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Last reviewed: 8 January, 2014