Bachelor of Science

These Bachelor of Science programs allow students to combine an exciting Human Geography program with Physical Geography and other science subjects.

The Human Geography major offers a great deal of flexibility and choice, while the Environment and Heritage Management major is more prescribed.As a Science student, you will learn skills valuable to employers, including logical and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical research skills, organisational abilities, numeracy, statistical literacy, computer skills and strong communication.

You will undertake practical and fieldwork, taking advantage of the superb local environment including urban and heritage landscapes, coastal landscapes, rainforested escarpment and freshwater ecosystems.

The Bachelor of Science (1874) requires the successful completion of at least 144 credit points, including:

1. All subjects listed in the progression table for the selected major, including elective subjects from the list of recommended electives or the General Schedule as outlined; and
2. No more than 60 credit points at 100 level.

Majors

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate knowledge of scientific and social science concepts and theories to understand the world, its people and places. 2 Demonstrate knowledge of key geographical approaches and conceptual frameworks, including the importance of space and place as dimensions of human activity across geographical scales from the body to the global. 3 Apply insights from science and social science to identify, in collaboration with others, solve diverse, unpredictable and often complex social problems, with a depth of application of geographical thinking. 4 Collect, review, manage and interpret qualitative and quantitative data relating to human activity, with a depth of knowledge regarding spatial data. 5 Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge, ideas and research findings. 6 Appreciate the importance of ethical behaviour in scholarship and professional practice when applying critical thinking and judgment. 7 Recognise the importance of diversity in understanding and responding to social challenges when applying critical thinking and judgment.