Graduate Certificate of Environment

Macquarie University

About

Overview The Graduate Certificate of Environment is intended to introduce students to the skills and knowledge needed to engage with and understand environmental issues.

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of environmental science and apply this knowledge to identify and propose solutions to complex environmental problems.
2. Explain, analyse and evaluate the role of environmental science and management in addressing global environmental problems.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate different forms of information including scientific literature, reports and environmental data.
4. Use a range of media and methods to communicate environmental concepts to diverse audiences.
5. Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner in the field of environmental science.

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