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Environmental Science concerns itself with the interactions between humans
and their bio-geological contexts with the aim of re-integrating the two with
the insights offered by both the humanities and the sciences. While the
sciences give us a certain capacity to control environments, environmental
science is at pains to highlight the dependency of our actions on the way we
interpret our world. This means working with the social frameworks that give us
interpretations. In addition to being scientifically literate, environmental
science provides its graduates with understandings of humans as nature
and with intellectual tools to act in the knowledge that we always work in
nature as insiders, never as 'objective' outside observers.
Core studies in systems thinking and interdisciplinary team research techniques
are required in all programs.
Staff in other departments in the university as a whole may be called on for
supervision. Individual research supervision offered by school staff (masters
by research and coursework and PhD) covers ecological systems and Quaternary
vegetation and climate history; conserver society theory and practice;
environmental assessment; environmental education, psychology, politics and
decision-making processes; ecotourism; energy and environment; environment and
health; environment and planning processes especially with a community focus
and general approaches to knowledge and action from the analytical viewpoint of
social construction.
See also entry for 'Geography'.
Course
code: 0056 · Course fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A12,000 pa · Coordinator: Sharon Pfueller · At present,
environmental science subjects vary between HECS band one and two; elective
subjects range from HECS band one to three
The degree provides a primary insight into the nature of the environmental
problematique through a suite of core coursework subjects, a small number
of elective subjects complementary to candidates' prior studies and an
extensive interdisciplinary research experience involving both team based and
individual reporting. It has been designed for students seeking a HECS-funded
program which broadens and deepens their existing knowledge through a one-year
program in environmental science; provides intensive training in
environmental - ie interdisciplinary as well as disciplinary -
research; enables them to apply their disciplinary training in the enhanced
setting of a substantial interdisciplinary research project and enables them to
gain an understanding of the politics or social construction of environmental
understanding and its generation through research. Research students must
achieve a minimum of credit in both coursework and research components.
Candidates must have either an honours degree in any discipline with a minimum H2A grade or equivalent, or a Masters Qualifying in Environmental Science with a research component, with an average grade of H2A or above from Monash University or the equivalent, with a grade of H2A in the research component.
Electives at fifth-year level to the value of 12 points.
A
research project weighted at 66 per cent. This includes multidisciplinary team
research (to produce a team report), and individual research on a topic arising
from the team project and resulting in the production of an integrated research
folio.
Note that the minimum grade for the thesis and core subjects in the Master of
Environmental Science is a credit (60) or above and a credit average for
electives.
Candidates who have not completed the MQual in Environmental Science (research) from Monash University may be required to complete ENV501C (Systems thinking and practice 1) and ENV503C (Interdisciplinary team research) in lieu of electives.
One year full-time and up to two years part-time. Candidates must complete the core subject and the team research component in the first year. The individual research and electives may be completed in the remaining time according to the candidate's requirements. Minimum time for submission of the integrated research folio is one year.
Normally no credit is allowed.
Program
code: 1988 · Program fees: Local students - HECS; international
students - $A12,000 pa · At present, environmental science subjects
vary between HECS band one and two; elective subjects range from HECS band one
to three
The program has been designed as the preliminary qualification for entry into
the MEnvSc by coursework and research. It provides for students seeking a
HECS-funded program that offers a rigorous introduction to the thinking and
methods required to undertake the MEnvSc by coursework and research and offers
an intensive introductory training in team and individual research. The length
of the program is one year full-time or two-years part-time.
Applicants should have a three-year bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline with a credit average in the final year of their undergraduate degree. Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years suitable experience.
Course
code: 0056 · Course fees: Local students - HECS; international
students - $A12,000 pa · At present, environmental science subjects
vary between HECS band one and two; elective subjects range from HECS band one
to three
The degree allows candidates to build on theoretical studies of the
environmental problematique through a suite of core and elective
coursework units, and to extend their insights as they (in consultation) see
fit. A team-based interdisciplinary research project is also offered for
integration with coursework. The course is designed for students seeking a
HECS-funded course that broadens and deepens their existing knowledge base;
enables participation in a team-based, interdisciplinary research project;
enables application of prior disciplinary training in a research project; and
facilitates understanding of the politics or social construction of
environmental understanding. The length of the course is one year full-time and
normally two years part-time.
Candidates should possess a three-year degree and either the MQual in Environmental Science by coursework with at least a credit average, the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Science with at least a credit average or an honours degree in any discipline with a grade of H2B, or equivalent.
The minimum grade for core subjects in the Master of Environmental Science is a credit (60) and credit average is required for elective and foundation subjects.
Candidates who have not completed the MQual in Environmental Science by coursework from Monash University may be required to complete ENV501C (Systems thinking and practice 1) and ENV503C (Interdisciplinary team research) as part of their electives.
Program
code: 1987 · Program fees: Local students - HECS; international students -
$A12,000 pa · Coordinator: Sharon Pfueller · At present,
environmental science subjects vary between HECS band one and two; elective
subjects range from HECS band one to three
The program has been designed essentially as the preliminary qualification for
entry into the MEnvSc by coursework. It provides for students seeking a
HECS-funded program that offers a rigorous introduction to the thinking and
methods required to undertake the MEnvSc by coursework; offers extensive
electives, drawn - with guidance - from all over the university and
offers an intensive introduction to team-based interdisciplinary research. The
length of the program is one year full-time or two years part-time.
Candidates should have a three-year bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline with a credit average in the final year. Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years suitable experience.
A maximum of two foundation subjects if required:
The remainder of the course is to be made up of electives. Although electives offered by the Graduate School of Environmental Science are highly recommended, candidates may, in approved instances, choose electives from other departments and faculties.
Course
code: 0095 · Course fees: Local students - HECS; international
students - $A12,000 pa · Coordinator: Sharon Pfueller · At
present, environmental science subjects vary between HECS band one and two;
elective subjects range from HECS band one to three
The program has been designed for candidates seeking a coherent and
comprehensive introduction to environmental science. It provides for students
seeking a HECS-funded program that offers a rigorous introduction to the
thinking and methods in environmental science developed by the Graduate School
of Environmental Science over the past 25 years; offers extensive electives,
drawn - with guidance - from all over the university, and offers an
intensive introduction to team-based interdisciplinary research. The length of
the course is one year full-time and normally two years part-time.
Candidates should have a three-year degree plus suitable experience or a relevant faculty certificate with a credit average or above.
A maximum of two foundation subjects if required:
Although electives offered by the Graduate School of Environmental Science are highly recommended, candidates may, in approved instances, choose electives from other departments and faculties.
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