Environmental Science
Major/Minor/Specialisation !441MS-MAJ+1000 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Year and Campus: | 2012 |
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Coordinator
Associate Professor Michael McCarthy (Botany)
Contact
Office for Environmental Programs
Ground Floor, Walter Boas Building (building 163)
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Overview: |
Environmental Science is offered as a major field of study in the Master of Environment degree and is run in conjuction with the Melbourne Graduate School of Science. The Environmental Science major will attract students seeking an interdisciplinary scientific perspective, for work largely in scientific and environmental careers. Graduates should be well placed to offer leadership through a solid understanding of environmental modelling, monitoring and assessment techniques, and application of technology. This major will provide an appreciation for the role of modelling in environmental science; an overview of the range of environmental models in use; the skills required to model environmental systems and processes; an introduction to the construction and mathematical analysis of environmental models; and a high level of ability to analyse and evaluate environmental issues. |
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Objectives: |
Students who complete the Master of Environment will have: The graduate attributes for the Master of Environment are: The Master of Environment generic skills are: Upon completion of the Environmental Science major, students will be able to: |
Structure & Available Subjects: |
Students will be required to complete two core subjects, plus choose three subjects from the compulsory subject list and undertake electives to make up the balance of the award. The selection of electives is made in consultation with the Environmental Science major coordinator. For a current list of subjects offered in the Environmental Science major, please refer to the course information page at: http://www.oep.unimelb.edu.au/currentstudents/master_of_environment/specialist_paths_of_study/environmentalscience In order to qualify for the 200 point (2 year) Master of Environment (Environmental Science) degree, applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) in the major or equivalent. As part of their degree studies, applicants must have completed at least one quarter of a full-time year of study in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences. In order to qualify for the 100 point (1 year) Master of Environment (Environmental Science) degree, applicants must have completed an Honours year, done equivalent independent environmental research equivalent to an Honours, either in the workplace or at another institution at postgraduate level, or have done two years full time environmental work experience. Exceptions and suitability of these entry requirements are subject to the discretion of the major coordinator and the Office for Environmental Programs Selection Committee. |
Subject Options: | Core SubjectsStudents are required to complete the subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Compulsory Subjectsand choose 3 subjects from the list of: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Elective Subjectsplus undertake electives to make up the balance of the award. The recommended list of electives includes: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
Links to further information: | http://www.environment.unimelb.edu.au/ |
Notes: | Other subjects may be approved at the discretion of the coordinator. |
Related Course(s): |
Master of Environment |
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