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Graduate Certificate in Earth and Environmental Sciences | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Earth and Environmental Sciences |
Abbreviation: | GCertErth&EnvSc |
UOW Course Code: | 2109 |
CRICOS Code: | 087685B |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face), Flexible |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The graduate certificate is designed for candidates who wish to extend their grounding in Earth and Environmental Science beyond the undergraduate level. This course also gives students the required foundations for further study in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Following this course a student could consider undertaking the International Master of Science, Master of Science or Master of Science and Management.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Earth and Environmental Sciences will be able to:
- Integrate and apply coherent knowledge about concepts and principles in Earth and Environmental Science.
- Exercise critical thinking and reflection
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills pertinent to Earth and Environmental Science
- Review, analyse and communicate information to solve problems
- Manipulate and summarise scientific data
- Plan, implement and evaluate broad functions with scientific investigations.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EESC950 | Advanced Topic A | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018, Summer 2017/2018 |
| ENVI922 | Applied Research in Earth and Environmental Sciences | 12 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au