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Master of Science(Earth and Environmental Sciences)
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The Master of Science (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, and is a flexible program allowing students to specialise in a given area, or undertake a diverse program of study. 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. The core subjects provide the opportunity to develop research skills through the completion of major research reports.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science (Earth and Environmental Sciences) will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 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. Propose one or more solutions for existing and/or new real world situations in professional practice within the context of Earth and Environmental sciences
3. Identify and critically evaluate knowledge, theories and problems derived from disciplines within the Earth and Environmental Sciences including spatial contexts
4. Plan and execute a substantial research based project for professional practice or scholarship within the context of Earth and Environmental Sciences
5. Design, apply, generate and evaluate hypotheses and theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in applied Earth and Environmental Sciences
6. Communicate knowledge, theories and methods pertaining to the Earth and Environmental Sciences to diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills
Course Structure
The Master of Science (Earth and Environmental Sciences) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects chosen from the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVI922 | Applied Research in Environmental Science | 12 | Spring |
| EESC950 | Advanced Topic A | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring/Autumn, Summer |
| EESC901 | Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC902 | Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management | 12 | Spring |
| EESC903 | Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC904 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 12 | Spring |
| EESC905 | Advanced Remote Sensing of the Environment | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC909 | Dung, Death and Decay: modern scientific methods in archaeology | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC911 | Advanced Isotope Geochemistry | 12 | Not offered in 2016 |
| EESC912 | Advanced Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology | 12 | Spring |
| EESC914 | Fundamentals of Spatial Science | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC921 | Advanced Environmental Geology | 12 | Not offered in 2016 |
| EESC922 | Advanced Sediments and Fuels | 12 | Spring |
| EESC926 | Advanced Resources and Environments | 12 | Spring |
| EESC953 | Advanced Topic B | 8 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| ENVI913 | Directed Studies in Earth Sciences | 12 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ENVI919 | Directed Studies in Environmental Science | 12 | Not offered in 2016 |
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