Major - Environmental Futures
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3018.1
Related Courses
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2743.11
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.1
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Bachelor of Science
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3756.1
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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3764.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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4748.3
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
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6043.1
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
Solving the world's environmental problems will require professionals who are trained in the sciences underlying these issues and who understand the wider human and social contexts of the challenges faced. This major will combine scientific, social, economic, cultural and political elements of environmental challenges and critically examine processes and relationships that underpin environmental management and sustainability in urban, peri-urban and rural landscapes. Some of the key areas in this major include environmental planning, climate change science, understanding landscape, water and food security and environmental risk management including land and aquatic environments.
Major
Structure
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Futures requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Bachelor of Science
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300824
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Management of Aquatic Environments
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Spring session
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301271
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Environmental Issues and Solutions
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Choose one of
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300932
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Natural Science Research Methods
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301275
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Internet of Things for the Environment
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Choose one of
And one elective
Spring session
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301403
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Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
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301273
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Land Degradation and Contamination
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
And three electives
Spring session
And two electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Environmental Futures requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Future, given above.
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Environmental Futures requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300824
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Management of Aquatic Environments
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Spring session
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301271
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Environmental Issues and Solutions
|
Choose one of
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300932
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Natural Science Research Methods
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301275
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Internet of Things for the Environment
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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Choose one of
Spring session
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301403
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Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
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301273
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Land Degradation and Contamination
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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Year 3
Autumn session
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And two electives
Spring session
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Nirimba campus year one units only
Full-time
Year One: College Units
Standard 3 Term year
Preparatory unit
And
Eight University Level units
comprising:
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700296
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Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300932
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Natural Science Research Methods
|
|
301275
|
Internet of Things for the Environment
|
Choose one of
And one elective
Spring session
|
301403
|
Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
|
|
301273
|
Land Degradation and Contamination
|
Choose one of
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
And three electives
Spring session
And two electives