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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 (Honours) at the end of the first year.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this major students will be able to:
- Describe and synthesise knowledge about the multifaceted and interrelated nature of environmental science.
- Apply knowledge of the complex interplay of relevant processes to addressing environmental problems.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of research principles and methods associated with environmental science through a minor applied project.
- Integrate technical and cognitive skills in reviewing, analysing and synthesising information to independently assess the basis of complex environmental problems.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement in understanding the basis of an environmental problem.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate initiative and judgement to adapt knowledge and skills in environmental sciences.
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 (Honours) (four year degree) should note that they will need to complete MATH151 as additional load.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL104 | Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC103 | Landscape Change and Climatology | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| 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. | |||
| Spring | |||
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG122 | Human Geography II: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Summer | |||
| MATH151 | General Mathematics 1A (if required) | 6 | Summer |
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL251 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS233 | Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following three subjects: | |||
| BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
| PHIL256 | Ethics and the Environment | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH151 | General Mathematics 1A (if required)* | 6 | Autumn |
| * If not completed in a Summer Session. | |||
| Spring | |||
| CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| EESC204 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Spring |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Core | |||
| EESC304 | Geographic Information Science | 8 | Spring |
| ENVI391 | Environmental Science | 8 | Spring |
| Options | |||
| Plus FOUR of the following subjects, as approved: | |||
| BIOL351 | Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC303 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC305 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 8 | Autumn |
| CHEM314 | Instrumental Analysis | 8 | Autumn |
| CHEM327 | Environmental Chemistry | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC301 | Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC302 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 8 | Spring |
| BIOL355 | Marine and Terrestrial Ecology | 8 | Spring |
| EESC306 | Resources and Environments | 8 | Spring |
| GEOG332 | Environmental and Heritage Management | 8 | Spring |
| MARE300 | Fisheries and Aquaculture | 8 | Spring |
| Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator. | |||
Honours
See separate entry for the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours).
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au