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Bachelor of Environmental Science CA42

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years external.
Mode: Internal, external, multi-modal.
Location(On-Campus): R. Yr 1 - B/M. The Bachelor of Environmental Science is available full-time at CQU Bundaberg but with a restricted choice of plans and advanced level electives.
Courses/Units of Credit: 24 courses/144 units of credit.
Faculty: Arts, Health & Sciences.
Entry: QTAC.
Accreditation: Nil.
Practicum/Work Placement: Nil.
Residential School: Some courses have a residential component for external students.
Exit Awards: Nil.
Contact: Dr Bob Newby on 07 4930 9626 (e-mail: b.newby@cqu.edu.au).

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary degree which provides graduates with theoretical and practical skills to find employment in fields related to ecologically sustainable development (including both the human and natural environment).

The program is based upon an holistic understanding of environmental problems and processes; develops practical skills to solve environmental problems; provides an appreciation of the roles of environmental planning, environmental law and advocacy and lays the foundations for graduates to effectively communicate with environmental stakeholders.

The program is designed to ensure students combine the insights of the chemical/biological sciences with those of the humanities/social sciences and other disciplines. Courses from degree-level disciplines including business, mathematics and engineering may be available as electives.

Level 1 provides a foundation in environmental studies as well as developing generic skills in the sciences and social sciences/humanities. Level 1 courses emphasise the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies.

Level 2 and Level 3 courses provide progressive specialisation. Considerable scope is allowed in the choice of electives such that students can develop a particular emphasis in science, humanities/social science, occupational health and safety, or in other fields. Alternatively, students may opt for a broad-based degree with a range of advanced level courses.

Bridging courses are available for students who do not have a strong background in biology or chemistry, or who have been away from study for an extended period.

Entry to Honours and postgraduate courses are available in some discipline areas, subject to meeting entry requirements. Intending honours students should seek information from the staff in the relevant discipline area before they complete their final year enrolment.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below.

  • 8 - 10 courses at Level 1 (48 - 60 uc)
  • 14 - 16 courses from Advanced Level options (84 - 96 uc) with at least 10 courses (60uc) from the list of Recommended Environmental Electives, including 6 courses (36 uc) at advanced level in a particular discipline from the list of Recommended Environmental Electives.

Recommended Study Schedule
Code Course
6 courses at Level 1, which are:
Autumn
GEOG11023   Physical Geography of Australia
SOCL11055   Introduction to Sociology
ENVR11011   Environmental Science A
Winter
GEOG11024   Conservation in Australia
SOCL11058   Science Technology & Society
ENVR11012   Environmental Science B
Note: ENVR11011   and ENVR11012   must be taken in the first full year of study.
2 courses at Advanced Level, which are:
LAWS11046   Law & the Environment
ECON19031   Environmental Economics

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Environmental Electives

Plan Field of Study 1
Code Course
Level 1 Experimental Sciences (Discipline 1)
ZOOL11005   Foundation Animal Biology
BOTN11004   Foundation Plant Biology
CHEM11007   Introductory Concepts of Chemical Sciences
CHEM11008   Essential Principles of Chemical Sciences
Level 2/3 Experimental Sciences (Discipline 1)
GEOL12001   Geological Science
MBIO19003   Introductory Microbiology
ZOOL11001   Invertebrate Zoology
ZOOL19002   Chordate Zoology
BOTN12010   Botany of Aquatic Environments
BOTN19001   Terrestrial Botany
EVST12013   Water Quality Management
MBIO13007   Microbial Ecology
EVST13014   Aquatic Systems
MARN13007   Coastal Aquatic Communities
ZOOL19004   Insect Biology
BOTN13002   Plants & the Environment
BIOL13031   Ecology A
ZOOL13014   Aquatic Physiology
CHEM10016   Environmental Chemistry
CHEM13027   Analytical Instrumentation

Plan Field of Study 2
Code Course
Geography (Discipline 2)
EVST19007   Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
EVST19008   Environmental Management
GEOG19021   Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing
GEOG19022   Graphic & Cartographic Techniques
HUMT13006   Humanities Research Topic
HUMT13007   Humanities Research Topic

Plan Field of Study 3
Code Course
Sociology (Discipline 3)
SOCL19057   Environmental Sociology
SOCL19060   Human Ecology
SOCL19062   Policy, Power & Politics
SOCL19065   Rural Sociology
SOCL19066   Community Analysis
SOCL19070   Health & Medical Sociology
SOCL19076   Social Sciences Research Topic

Plan Field of Study 4
Code Course
Occupational Health and Safety (Discipline 4)
OCHS12001   Introductory Occupational Health & Safety
OCHS12005   Risk Management & Safety Technology
OCHS13011   Occupational Rehabilitation & Compensation
OCHS13008   Human Factors
OCHS13016   Occupational Health, Hygiene & Toxicology
OCHS13010   Applied Worksite Analysis

Other Relevant Electives
Code Course
Level 1
BIOL11008   Introduction to Field Biology
any Mathematics, Statistics or Computing Courses
Level 2/3
ENEV20005   Environmental Planning & Economics *
EVST20012   Water Management *
EVST20002   Land Management & Rehabilitation *
PHYS13068   Acoustics & Vibrations
MBIO19004   Intermediate Microbiology
ZOOL13003   Comparative Physiology
BIOL19028   Biology Project
MBIO13007   Microbial Ecology
ZOOL13013   Foundation Parasitology

Other Electives

Students may select up to 6 other relevant courses from other Faculty degree programs subject to approval.

For example, some students may wish to consider a sequence of courses such as:
Code Course
MATH11163   Mathematics 1A
MATH11164   Mathematics 1B
STAT12029   Essential Statistics
MATH12175   Experimental Design
COIT10024   Applied Multivariate Statistics
COIT12120   System Simulation

Note: Students intending to undertake honours or postgraduate studies should include at least one statistics and/or methodology course in their program. For other students such courses are desirable but not essential. Courses should be selected in consultation with staff and include:
Code Course
SOCL19063   Social Research Methods A
SOCL19069   Social Research Methods B
NURS13102   Introduction to Health Research
BIOL12105   Biological Experimentation
MATH12175   Experimental Design

Note: New full-time students should select two electives in addition to the six compulsory level 1 courses.


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This handbook was correct as at: 07-June-2001
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