C10223v3 Bachelor of Environmental Biology
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Bachelor of Environmental Biology focuses strongly on ecosystem protection and management, and in practical experience undertaken during field excursions.
Students are introduced to the latest findings by lecturers actively engaged in research solutions to environmental problems such as climate change and sustainability.
Studies focus on the foundation components of the natural systems, how these systems work, and how detrimental impacts on them can be assessed and recovered.This course gives students a thorough understanding of the way living organisms function in terrestrial and aquatic environments, acquisition of skills to study them and the ability to detect and assess detrimental effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and human resource use.
Students learn these skills and concepts through a dynamic combination of theory, field and laboratory experiences.
Excursions undertaken in the seniors years are particularly valued for the opportunities they provide to consolidate knowledge, apply new skills and learning through experience.
Structure
Students must complete a total of 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects. The elective subjects enable students to increase their expertise in other areas of science or in other disciplines in the University. Students must satisfactorily complete all core subjects and the required number of credit points of elective subjects for award of the degree.
Industrial training/professional practice
There are many subjects with a major fieldwork component, and opportunities for practical experience also exist through electives which include a substantial research component or internship.
Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91002 Foundation stream (Environmental Sciences) | 48cp |
| STM90739 Core disciplinary subjects (Environmental Biology) | 36cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options: | 6cp |
| 91118 Fish Biology and Fisheries | |
| 91170 Microbial Ecology | |
| 91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems | 6cp |
| 91156 Marine Productivity and Climate Change | 6cp |
| 91157 Marine Phycology | 6cp |
| CBK90577 Sub-major/Electives (Environmental Science) | 24cp |
| 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology | 6cp |
| 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology | 6cp |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
Autumn commencing
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
| 91107 The Biosphere | 6cp |
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp |
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91123 Biocomplexity | 6cp |
| 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature | 6cp |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
| 65621 Environmental Chemistry | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91110 Experimental Design and Sampling | 6cp |
| 91154 Ecology | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology | 6cp |
| 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91120 GIS and Remote Sensing | 6cp |
| 91116 Australian Wildlife and Management | 6cp |
| 91121 Aquatic Ecosystems | 6cp |
| 91309 Biodiversity Conservation | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91155 Stream and Lake Assessment | 6cp |
| 91145 Environmental Protection and Management | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Spring commencing
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
| 91123 Biocomplexity | 6cp |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91107 The Biosphere | 6cp |
| 91154 Ecology | 6cp |
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology | 6cp |
| 91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology | 6cp |
| 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature | 6cp |
| 65621 Environmental Chemistry | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91110 Experimental Design and Sampling | 6cp |
| 91116 Australian Wildlife and Management | 6cp |
| 91121 Aquatic Ecosystems | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91155 Stream and Lake Assessment | 6cp |
| 91145 Environmental Protection and Management | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 91120 GIS and Remote Sensing | 6cp |
| 91309 Biodiversity Conservation | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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