Environmental Science
Major/Minor/Specialisation !441ME-MAJ+1000 (2015)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.
Year and Campus: | 2015 |
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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. 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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Learning Outcomes: |
Students who complete the Master of Environment will have:
Upon completion of the Environmental Science major, students will be able to:
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Structure & Available Subjects: |
Students will be required to complete the two core subjects, plus choose three subjects from the compulsory specialisation subject list. Students must also take at least 25 points of subjects from the compulsory capstone subjects – these subjects enable students to complete an independent project related to professional practices in environment science. Student must also undertake electives to make up the balance of the award. The selection of electives is made in consultation with the Environmental Science major coordinator. A list of subjects with special requirements within this specialisation can be found at: http://environment.unimelb.edu.au/courses/streams/environmental_science To enter the Environmental Science stream, students must have completed the equivalent of at least 25 points of subjects (quarter of a full-time year of study) in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences. |
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: Compulsory Capstone SubjectsStudents must complete at least 25 points from the following capstone subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Electivesplus 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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