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Monash University

Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Science

Managing facultyScience
Abbreviated titleBSc(EnvMgt)
Total credit points required144
Standard duration of study (years)3 years FT, 6 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Sunway)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3513
Contact details

scienceinquiries@sci.monash.edu.my

Course coordinator

Dr Emily Goh Joo Kheng

Notes

  • The maximum time for completion of the course is 10 years, including any periods of intermission. Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 144 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only do so on a single subject basis (full-fee paying basis) with the approval of the faculty.

Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the Earth's natural resources (its flora and fauna, minerals, soils, air, water and energy), an awareness of environmental management issues, and the knowledge and skill base to adequately manage these resources.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of a broad spectrum of resource management issues and strategies used to manage and sustain the Earth's natural resources. Graduates will also have skills and knowledge of scientific principles and concepts in areas of science relevant to resource management, including chemistry, biology, instrumental science and statistics.

Structure

This course comprises a combination of compulsory core units mainly from the disciplines of biology, chemistry and instrumental science, along with a number of specialist units dealing more specifically with industry, resources and their environmental management.

Requirements

Students complete all of the following:

  • BIO1011 Biology I
  • BIO1022 Biology II
  • BIO2011 Ecology and biodiversity
  • BIO3011 Research methods in biology
  • BIO3810 Tropical aquatic biology
  • BIO3820 Tropical terrestrial biology
  • CHM1011 Chemistry
  • CHM1022 Chemistry
  • CHM2951 Environmental chemistry- water
  • CHM3960 Environmental chemistry
  • ENV1800 Environmental science: A Southeast Asian perspective
  • ENV2726 Ecosystems and bioresources
  • ENV2757 Environmental health
  • ENV3011 Environmental analysis 2: Decision making
  • ENV3737 Tools for environmental management
  • MIC2011 Introduction to microbiology and microbial biotechnology
  • SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
  • SCI2010 The practice and application of science
  • 36 points of elective units chosen from any faculty, including units offered for other science courses

Note: Students must complete:

  • at least 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points of science units at level three
  • no more than 60 points of level one units overall.

Recommended program of study

Stage one

Stage two

Stage three

Award(s)

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)