Bachelor of Environmental Science CA42

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary degree that provides graduates with theoretical and practical skills for 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.

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
EVST19015	Environmental History

Note: * Students enrolling in these Geography courses will need access to a computer with Internet and e-mail capabilities. These requirements will vary among the Geography courses. CQU student computer labs provide these types of PCs at CQU campuses, while the Queensland Learning Network can also provide access for distance education students in most parts of the state.

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
BIOL12050	Industrial Placement
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
STAT11048	Essential Statistics
MATH12175	Experimental Design
STAT13035	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. New distance education students typically select Environmental Science A & B plus one additional course in Autumn and Winter term.