Bachelor of Environmental Science
Central Queensland University
About
Management of environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss and habitat destruction are critical for the future.
In the Bachelor of Environmental Science you will examine, measure, monitor and manage aspects of the Earth’s living and non-living environment.
Your first year of study will incorporate skills-focused units that will develop field and laboratory competencies useful for research, and desired by industry and government.
Further study of transdisciplinary subjects such as environmental economics, geography, environmental law and community engagement, in addition to biological and chemical sciences, will develop skills and knowledge that enable you to contribute to the sustainability of ecosystems and societies.
With a degree in Environmental Science, you may continue onto higher degree research programs or obtain employment in a wide range of occupations such as Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist or Park Ranger.
Structure
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete electives
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 14 | Total credit points: 84 |
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| Available units | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | --> |
| --> BIOL11102 | Life Science Laboratory | --> |
| --> GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | --> |
| --> ESSC11004 | Study and Research Skills for Health Science | --> |
| --> CHEM11044 | Chemical Reactions | --> |
| --> ENVR11014 | Environmental Monitoring | --> |
| --> ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | --> |
| --> ENEV12002 | Community and Indigenous Engagement | --> |
| --> GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems | --> |
| --> ECON19031 | Environmental Economics | --> |
| --> BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project | --> |
| --> EVST19021 | Sustainability Issues and Solutions | --> |
| --> LAWS11046 | Law and the Environment | --> |
| --> EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete electives
Environmental Geography Major
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| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 42 |
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| --> EVST19020 | Environmental Management Systems | --> |
| --> EVST19015 | Australian Environmental History | --> |
| --> GEOG12020 | Australian Weather and Climate | --> |
| --> EVST19008 | Development and Environmental Policy | --> |
| --> EVST19022 | Climate Change: Risk and Assessments | --> |
| --> GEOG12021 | Remote Sensing of Environment | --> |
| --> GEOG13013 | Sustainable Regions and Cities | --> |
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete electives
Integrated Land and Water Managment Major
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| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 42 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> ENVR12001 | Soil Science and Conservation | --> |
| --> BOTN19001 | Australian Botany | --> |
| --> ENVR12002 | Applied Ecology | --> |
| --> EVST13015 | Landscape Ecology & Management | --> |
| --> EVST19023 | Water Resource Management | --> |
| --> EVST13016 | Catchment to Reef Management | --> |
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete electives
Elective
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| Number of units: 3 | Total credit points: 18 |
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 66 | ATAR 66 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 14 | SR 70 | ATAR 67.95 |
Entry Requirements
Domestic students - English (4, SA)
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
- Cambridge Certificate in advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above; or
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Score of 200 or above; or
- Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) - 70% with no individual component score of less than 15.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International students - refer to the international student section
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Assumed Knowledge
English and a social science, biological science or chemistry subject.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Environmental Geography Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate broad and coherent, theoretical and technical knowledge of the transdisciplinary concepts underlying environmental science
- 2.
- Effectively communicate environmental information to diverse audiences, using a range of modalities, and in varied contexts
- 3.
- Critically analyse environmental problems to design and evaluate alternatives and innovations for sustainable futures
- 4.
- Apply relevant field and laboratory techniques to undertake environmental monitoring, assessment and research
- 5.
- Evaluate and synthesise information, concepts and evidence from diverse sources
- 6.
- Undertake self-directed learning and develop skills for life-long learning
- 7.
- Apply interpersonal and teamwork skills to effectively solve problems
- 8.
- Analyse the spatial aspects of interactions between humans and the natural world.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters |
Integrated Land and Water Managment Learning Outcomes
- 1.
- Demonstrate broad and coherent, theoretical and technical knowledge of the transdisciplinary concepts underlying environmental science
- 2.
- Effectively communicate environmental information to diverse audiences, using a range of modalities, and in varied contexts
- 3.
- Critically analyse environmental problems to design and evaluate alternatives and innovations for sustainable futures
- 4.
- Apply relevant field and laboratory techniques to undertake environmental monitoring, assessment and research
- 5.
- Evaluate and synthesise information, concepts and evidence from diverse sources
- 6.
- Undertake self-directed learning and develop skills for life-long learning
- 7.
- Apply interpersonal and teamwork skills to effectively solve problems
- 8.
- Apply knowledge and skills of land and water management to whole of catchment management issues.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Institution
