Unit

School Of Science

Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700296.1

Discipline: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Co ordinator
Virginia Shepherd

Equivalent Units
300821 Environment and Health 301271 Environmental Issues and Solutions

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 not available  

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About this Unit
This unit explores a variety of environmental issues with a focus on emerging environmental issues. The relationships between human health and environmental health are explored through a number of case studies. Concepts explored include 21st Century contaminants, noise, energy and water. Through a combination of case studies and practical field experience, students will develop the skills and knowledge appropriate to develop solutions to a variety of environmental issues.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Electronic device to access vUWS.

Courses
2743.11Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsCURRENT
3754.1Bachelor of ScienceCURRENT
3756.1Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CURRENT
3757.1Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCURRENT
3763.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCURRENT
3764.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCURRENT
4748.3Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCURRENT
6043.1Diploma 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 PhysicsCURRENT
MT3027.1ChemistryCURRENT
MT3031.1Environmental HealthCURRENT
MT3032.1Data ScienceCONTINUING
MT3042.1BiologyCURRENT
MT3043.1Sustainable Environmental FuturesCURRENT



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