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This major allows students to develop knowledge in biology and environmental administration, and undertake a relevant project in natural sciences to enrich understandings of ecologically sustainable processes on land and in water. Students will be able to apply these understandings to nature conservation, impact assessment and natural resource management.
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On Campus at Joondalup
Students are required to complete a professional development unit in their third year of study. Students will undertake a natural sciences project relevant to sustainability in the work place, in the environmental science or management field.
Sustainability Officer, Sustainability Practitioner, Consultant, Environmental Officer, Policy Advisor, Planning Officer, Research Officer
Sustainability and environment officers work for government, industry and the non-government sector, in areas such as environmental protection, conservation, natural heritage, land and water management, mining and industry.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCM2201 * | Soil and Land Processes | 15 |
| SCI2371 | Sustainable Water | 15 |
| SCI2108 | Environmental Management and Sustainability | 15 |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCI3120 | Natural Sciences Project | 15 |
| SCI3453 | Sustainable Natural Resource Management | 15 |
| Plus 2 units from: | ||
| SCM3201 ^ | Conservation Biology | 15 |
| SCM3203 ^ | Environmental Impact Assessment | 15 |
| SCM2110 ^ | Marine and Freshwater Processes | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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