Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science and Management
Southern Cross University
About
A knowledge of how to manage environments, whether they be our forests, river catchments or oceans is crucial to influencing the sustainability of our future.This combined degree brings together the terrestrial aspects of environmental management with marine science and management, developing knowledge of the complex environments in which we live and the keys to environmental problems at a local and global level.You will be able to focus your interest in species conservation and sustainability across terrestrial and marine environments.
Build your practical skills by learning from leading experts in contemporary facilities and through field trips to World Heritage rainforests, reefs and coastal catchments.Fourth (final year) units are taught in intensive mode at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour.
Structure
Part A
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | |
| BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory | |
| BIO10187 - Global Environmental Challenges | Introductory | |
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | |
| ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | |
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | |
| MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | |
| SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping | Introductory | |
| BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management | Advanced | |
| BIO10121 - Successful Sampling | Advanced | |
| BIO10123 - Marine Communities as Sentinels of Change | Advanced | |
| BIO10124 - Ocean Change Biology | Advanced | |
| BIO10125 - Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment | Advanced | |
| BIO10126 - Marine Pollution | Advanced |
Part B
Part C
Entry requirements
- To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science a candidate shall successfully complete not less than thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
- all 14 units listed in Part A; and
- one major from Part B; and
- ten(10) units from Part C
- Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, who have successfully completed eight (8) units from Part A with no more than four (4) units awarded as Advanced Standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the combined Bachelor Degree.
- Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, who have successfully completed the requirements of the Associate Degree of Environmental Science, may elect to be awarded that degree following withdrawal from candidature for the combined Bachelor Degree.
- Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, who have successfully completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Environmental Science, may elect to be awarded that degree following withdrawal from candidature for the combined Bachelor Degree.
- Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, who have successfully completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management may elect to be awarded that degree following withdrawal from candidature for the combined Bachelor Degree.
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 environmental and marine science and managementMake decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to environmental and marine science and management |
| Creativity | Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solvingRespond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges |
| Ethical practice | Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainabilityDemonstrate well developed judgement on principles of social justice and professional standards |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of environmental and marine science and managementApply disciplinary knowledge and skills in professional and community settingsDemonstrate in-depth knowledge in one or more disciplines, or areas of practice |
| 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 environmental and marine science and management contexts Collaborate effectively on personal, scholarly, and professional terms |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people and their environment |
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