CU18 Bachelor of Science and Environment

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
  3. Complete 1 minor

Core Structure

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Bachelor of Science and Environment has eight compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.

In addition to the eight compulsory units, students must study one major from the following choices: 

  • Chemistry - 8 units, 48 credit points
  • Botany and Zoology - 8 units, 48 credit points
  • Environmental Management - 8 units, 48 credit points
  • Earth and Climate Science - 8 units, 48 credit point

Students must also choose one of the following minors: 

  • Sustainable Futures – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Chemistry – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Botany and Zoology – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Environmental Management – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Earth and Climate Science – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Livestock – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Agronomy – 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • AgTech and Extension – 8 Units, 48 Credits

Some of the minors and majors within this course are incompatible with each other. Students cannot choose a major and a minor in the same field of study (e.g. Chemistry major cannot complete a Chemistry minor). Please consult course planners for further information. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory
ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring
SCIE11023 Scientific Research Fundamentals
CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter
BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project
BIOL12105 Scientific Analysis and Statistics
CHEM19085 Environmental Chemistry
EVST13019 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Botany and Zoology Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOL12107 Genomes, Genetics & Evolution
BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
ZOOL12009 Invertebrate Zoology
ZOOL19002 Australian Vertebrate Fauna
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment
EVST13018 Environmental Management Systems
SCIE13011 Marine Science

Chemistry Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions
CHEM12077 Food Science & Analysis
CHEM12079 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM12080 Organic Chemistry
CHEM13080 Analytical Science
CHEM13082 Nanotechnology: Health and the environment
SCIE13012 Natural Products Chemistry
SCIE13013 Environmental Analytics

Earth and Climate Science Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENVR11011 Modern Environmental Issues
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia
GEOG12020 Australian Weather and Climate
GEOG12022 Geographic Information Systems
EVST13018 Environmental Management Systems
EVST28001 Climate Change: Risk and Assessments
GEOG13013 Sustainable Regions and Cities
GEOG13015 Remote Sensing of Environment

Environmental Management Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENVR11011 Modern Environmental Issues
ENVR12001 Soil Science and Conservation
ENVR12002 Applied Ecology
GEOG12022 Geographic Information Systems
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment
EVST13015 Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation
EVST13017 Catchment to Reef Management
EVST13018 Environmental Management Systems

Agronomy Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Agronomy minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Agronomy minor can be met within the units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production
AGRI11007 Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies
AGRI11008 Introduction to Agricultural Systems
AGRI12002 Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases
AGRI12013 Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
AGRI13010 Agricultural Extension
AGRI13012 Agronomy
AGRI13013 Rangeland and pasture management

AgTech and Extension Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The AgTech and Extension minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the AgTech and Extension minor can be met within the units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production
AGRI11003 Livestock Production
AGRI11007 Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies
AGRI11008 Introduction to Agricultural Systems
AGRI12013 Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
AGRI13001 Social Licence to Operate
AGRI13008 Agriculture Technology Transformation: The Future of Food and Fibre
AGRI13010 Agricultural Extension

Botany and Zoology Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Botany and Zoology minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Science and Environment minor can be met within the units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia
GEOH11001 Introduction to Human Geography
BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
ZOOL12009 Invertebrate Zoology
ZOOL19002 Australian Vertebrate Fauna
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment
SCIE13011 Marine Science

Chemistry Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Chemistry minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Science and Environment minor can be met within the units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia
CHEM12077 Food Science & Analysis
CHEM12080 Organic Chemistry
CHEM13080 Analytical Science
CHEM13082 Nanotechnology: Health and the environment
SCIE13012 Natural Products Chemistry
SCIE13013 Environmental Analytics

Earth and Climate Science Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Earth and Climate Science minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Earth and Climate Science minor can be met within the eight units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia
GEOH11001 Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG12020 Australian Weather and Climate
GEOG12023 Engaging in the Environment
EVST28001 Climate Change: Risk and Assessments
GEOG13013 Sustainable Regions and Cities
GEOG13015 Remote Sensing of Environment
GEOG13016 Geopolitics

Environmental Management Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Environmental Management minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Environmental Management minor can be met within the units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENVR11011 Modern Environmental Issues
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia
ENVR12001 Soil Science and Conservation
ENVR12002 Applied Ecology
GEOG12022 Geographic Information Systems
EVST13015 Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation
EVST13017 Catchment to Reef Management
EVST13018 Environmental Management Systems

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Management for further information.

Livestock Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Livestock minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Livestock minor can be met within the units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production
AGRI11007 Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies
AGRI11008 Introduction to Agricultural Systems
AGRI12001 Animal Health and Welfare
AGRI12005 Specialised Food Industries
AGRI13008 Agriculture Technology Transformation: The Future of Food and Fibre
AGRI13014 Animal Nutrition
AGRI13015 Animal Health Preparedness: Disease Management and Biosecurity

Sustainable Futures Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Sustainable Futures minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Sustainable Futures minor can be met within the eight units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy
SOCL11059 Introducing Social Change
ENEG12008 Appropriate Technology for Humanitarian Projects
ENEV12002 First Nations and Community Engagement
SCIE28001 Rethinking Waste
SCIE28002 Water Resource Management
SCIE28003 Sustainability Issues and Solutions
PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts