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Environmental Management and Conservation Biology Major

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About this Major

Ready to play a key role in our environmental future?

In this major, you will develop a specialisation in the core areas of environmental management and conservation biology, including the sustainable management of natural areas and urban landscapes. You will learn the biological and physical aspects of our environment and gain the knowledge and skills required to help protect and manage our precious ecosystems, including the ability to analyse complex interplays between humans and the natural world and devise approaches to important conservation issues.This major also covers multidisciplinary topics including scientific, economic, legal and societal issues.

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Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCI1187Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1192Physical Environments15
SCI1183Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI1193Introduction to Environmental Science15
SCI2117Genetics15
SCI2108Environmental Management and Sustainability15
SCM2104Geographical Information Systems15
SCI2118Australian Biota15
SCI2116Diversity of Life15
SCM2201Soil and Land Processes15
SCM3201Conservation Biology15
SCI3115Wildlife Management15
SCI3206Environmental Investigation and Monitoring15
SCM3203Environmental Impact Assessment15
SCI2371Sustainable Water15

Note: Students with ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent) should enroll in SCC1111 General Chemistry or SCC1250 Inorganic Chemistry in place of SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations related to environmental management and conservation biology.
  2. Analyse experimental and field data using a range of scientific approaches.
  3. Formulate hypotheses and design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to environmental management and conservation biology problems.
  4. Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using experimental and digital technologies.
  5. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific and professional practice.
  8. Take responsibility for own learning and professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

The strong management focus of this course prepares graduates for careers in government agencies, non-government organisations, and industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management of activities, environmental planning and the management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions) or species conservation programs. Students benefit from a learning environment inspired by world class research academics with strong industry, NGO and government links.

Possible future job titles

Environmental Officer, Biodiversity Manager, Environmental Consultant, Conservation Biologist, Botanist, Catchment Officer, Natural Resource Officer, Environmental Management Officer, Wildlife Conservation Worker, Conservation Field Officer, Land Management Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Officer, Environmental Educator, Coastcare Officer, Marine Park Ranger, National Park Ranger, Bushland Crew Leader, Park Planner, Sanctuary Manager, Ecotourism Officer, Biodiversity Manager, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Wildlife Conservation Worker, Sanctuary Manager, Natural Resource Officer, Biologist, Bushland Supervisor, Zoologist

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