Unit

School Of Science

Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700297.1

Discipline: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Co ordinator
Virginia Shepherd

Equivalent Units
300824 Management of Aquatic Environments 300633 Management of Aquatic Environments

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.

Teaching Periods

PeriodOffered  Campus  Contact
2021 Term 3  Yes  The College - Nirimba Education Precinct - DAY  Virginia Shepherd  Timetable.   Print Unit Outline*

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About this Unit
This unit introduces students to the physical, chemical and biological nature of water systems and the linkages to human activity. These linkages include a development of an appreciation of the essential services and broad uses and values of water in modern human society, and the natural environment. Students are challenged to examine the causes and effects of water pollution and environmental degradation. Students are introduced to scientific water sampling, analysis and reporting of water quality and pollution.

Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites

Students who opt to enrol in this unit are strongly recommended to obtain a Tetanus vaccination/booster. Students who cannot evidence vaccination may be precluded from activities on the Farm, and/or internships with third parties.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Safety goggles, cloth laboratory coat, lab book

Courses
2743.11Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCONTINUING
2743.12Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCURRENT
3754.1Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
3754.2Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT
3755.2Bachelor of Medical ScienceCURRENT
3756.1Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CONTINUING
3756.2Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CURRENT
3757.1Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCONTINUING
3757.2Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCURRENT
3763.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCONTINUING
3763.2Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCURRENT
3764.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCONTINUING
3764.2Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCURRENT
4748.3Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCONTINUING
4748.4Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCURRENT
6042.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical ScienceCURRENT
6043.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
6043.2Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT
7084.4Diploma in Science (exit only)CURRENT
7122.3Diploma in Science Extended - ScienceCURRENT

Specialisations

A7269.1WSTC Science Extended - Science - Recent School LeaversCURRENT
A7270.1WSTC Science Extended - Science - Non-Credentialed StudentsCURRENT
A7271.1WSTC Science Extended - Science - International StudentsCURRENT
MT3014.1ZoologyCURRENT
MT3015.1Animal ScienceCURRENT
MT3016.1BiologyCONTINUING
MT3017.1EcologyCONTINUING
MT3018.1Environmental FuturesCONTINUING
MT3019.1MicrobiologyCONTINUING
MT3021.1Nutrition and Food ScienceCURRENT
MT3025.1MathematicsCURRENT
MT3026.1Applied PhysicsCONTINUING
MT3027.1ChemistryCURRENT
MT3031.1Environmental HealthCURRENT
MT3032.1Data ScienceCONTINUING
MT3042.1BiologyCURRENT
MT3043.1Sustainable Environmental FuturesCURRENT
MT3046.1Innovative FoodsCURRENT



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