Bachelor of Forest Science and Management
Southern Cross University
About
The Bachelor of Forest Science focuses on implementing environmentally-sound practices across a variety of forest environments world-wide.The course builds skills and an understanding of the multifaceted aspects of sustainable forestry management.
You'll have the opportunity to specialise in small or large scale plantations, restoration forestry, provision of environmental services, wood utilisation, forest inventory and planning, and international forestry.
The course also focuses on the business aspects of industrial forest management, while acknowledging the importance of alternatives such as small-scale farm forestry, mixed-species plantations and managed private native forests.You will gain hands-on practical skills and experience in the field in a range of native and plantation forest environments and learn how to use high tech applications in geographic and environmental mapping and analysis.Changes in the industry drive a continuing demand for degree-qualified foresters able to work in production, conservation and restoration forestry.
Structure
Core units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL1001 - Biology | Introductory | Note 1 |
| BIOL1002 - Ecology | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CHEM1001 - Chemistry | Introductory | Note 1 |
| ERTH1001 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | Note 1 |
| GEOL1001 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | Note 1 |
| ENVR1003 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | |
| ENVR1001 - Global Environmental Challenges | Introductory | |
| GENG1003 - Geographic Information Systems I: Mapping | Introductory | |
| ENVR2008 - Plant Identification and Conservation | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| FORS2001 - Fire Ecology and Management | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| SOIL2001 - Soil Processes | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| FORS3002 - Native Forest Silviculture | Intermediate | Note 1, Note 3 |
| Forest Operations and Infrastructure | Note 1, Note 2 | |
| FORS2006 - Forest Health: Pest and Disease Management | Intermediate | Note 1, Note 2 |
| FORS2004 - Measuring Trees and Forests | Intermediate | |
| GENG2004 - Geographic Information Systems II: Problem Solving |
Majors
Choose at least one elective at advanced level
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Forest Science and Management students must complete 16 weeks approved work experience and the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 16 core units (192 credit points), and either
- 1 listed 8 unit major (96 credit points) and 8 equivalent elective units (96 credit points) OR
- 2 listed 8 unit majors (192 credit points); OR
- 1 listed 8 unit major (96 credit points) and 1 shared major (96 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Environmental Science after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 4 core units and 4 elective units.
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Environmental Science after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising 8 core units and 8 elective/major units.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate skills of critical analysis and application of scientific methods in forest science and management. Make decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to native forest, plantation and agroforestry science and management. |
| Creativity | Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solving. Respond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges. |
| Ethical practice | Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainability. Demonstrate well-developed judgement on principles of social justice and professional standards. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of forest science and management. Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in professional and community settings. Demonstrate knowledge in several sub-disciplines. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in self-managed learning. Critically reflect on practice. Demonstrate information literacy skills. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas in forest science and management contexts. Collaborate effectively with academic, operational and technical workers. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people and the environment. |
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