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Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)

+ Award nomenclature

Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)
BAppSc(OutdoorRec&Ecotourism)

+ Course Availability Modes and Locations

Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) (4406AE)
On Campus Albury-Wodonga
Distance Education Albury-Wodonga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

  • Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
  • This course may utilise a three session per year teaching calendar. Students should consult the Enrolment Pattern for availability of subjects in Session 3, or contact their Course Coordinator.

    • Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy

    The admissions criteria used to fill quota are as follows:

    Internal mode :

    ENTER/UAI or equivalent Year 12 scores are a secondary ranking tool, used for applicants who do not rank well in the assessment of their Student Profile Application Form.

    Distance education mode:

    Applicants are assessed on a combination of work or industry experience, evidence of academic ability (studies already undertaken) and where applicable, demonstrated skills or proficiency as required for the course for which admission is being sought.

    Credit CSU Credit Policy

    Students who have already completed the TAFE Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation are awarded 32 points of credit upon admission.

    Graduation requirement

    To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

    Course structure

    The course consists of

    CoreSubjects (152 points)
    ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
    BIO112 Principles of Ecology
    ENM101 People and the Environment
    ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice
    ENM221 Conservation in a Global Context
    ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
    GEO164 Earth System Processes
    PKM208 An Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism
    PKM230 Social Psychology of Risk in Outdoor Recreation
    PKM260 Planning Environmental Education and Interpretation
    PKM266 Culture and Heritage
    PKM302 The Philosophy of Outdoor Education
    PKM363 Shoreline Recreation Management
    PKM364 Outdoor Recreation Design
    REC167 Leadership and Communication
    REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
    REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism
    ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
    SCI302 International Practical Experience 2

    One Elective

    Minor
    Students must complete a minor of 4 subjects chosen from one of the following groups:

    Outdoor Recreation
    Students complete the Certifcate IV in Outdoor Recreation (TAFE qualification) - equivalent of 4 subjects (32 points)

    Wildlife and Conservation
    Select 4 subjects (32 points) from the following:
    BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management (16 points)
    BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management (16 points)
    BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
    BIO262 Vegetation Ecology
    BIO328 Restoration Ecology
    BIO216 Conservation Biology
    BIO203 Animal Diversity

    Indigenous and Cultural Heritage
    Select 4 subjects (32 points) from the following:
    PKM397 Heritage Site Management (16 points)
    PKM398 Cultural Heritage Policies and Planning (16 points)
    PKM366 Site Survey Design
    BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods

    Enrolment pattern

    Normally Three years by Full-time study or Six year by part-time Distance Education.

    Note: students may be able to decrease the length of time it takes to do the degree by selecting relevant options from the limited number of subjects that are available in Session 90 each year. The recommended course structure is:

    Outdoor Recreation (Adventure) Minor

    Full time

    Year 1 Session 1 (30)
    ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice
    PKM208 An Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism
    REC167 Leadership and Communication
    Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

    Year 1 Session 2 (60)
    REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
    GEO164 Earth System Processes
    BIO112 Principles of Ecology
    Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

    Year 1 Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake relevant studies in this semester.

    Year 2 Session 1 (30)
    PKM230 Social Psychology of Risk in Outdoor Recreation
    PKM260 Planning Environmental Education and Interpretation
    ENM101 People and the Environment
    Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

    Year 2 Session 2 (60)
    PKM266 Culture and Heritage
    ENM221 Conservation in a Global Context
    ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
    Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

    Year 2 Session 3 (90) -I t is optional for students to undertake relevant studies in this semester.

    Year 3 Session 1 (30)
    PKM363 Shoreline Recreation Management
    ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
    Elective
    PKM364 Outdoor Recreation Design

    Year 3 Session 2 (60)
    PKM302 The Philosophy of Outdoor Education
    ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
    SCI302 International Practical Experience 2
    REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism

    Students doing the course part-time should follow the pattern by selecting two subjects per semester in the order they are shown. To complete the TAFE Certificate IV component, it is suggested that students contact their local TAFE or Wodonga TAFE.

    Wildlife and Conservation OR Indigenous Culture and Heritage Minor

    Full time

    Year 1 Session 1 (30)
    ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice
    PKM208 An Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism
    REC167 Leadership and Communication
    ENM101 People and the Environment

    Year 1 Session 2 (60)
    REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
    ENM221 Conservation in a Global Context
    BIO112 Principles of Ecology
    GEO164 Earth System Processes

    Year 1 Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake relevant studies in this semester.

    Year 2 Session 1 (30)
    PKM230 Social Psychology of Risk in Outdoor Recreation
    PKM260 Planning Environmental Education and Interpretation
    Minor Selection
    Minor selection

    Year 2 Session 2 (60)
    ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
    PKM266 Culture and Heritage
    Minor Selection
    Minor Selection

    Year 2 Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake relevant studies in this semester.

    Year 3 Session 1 (30)
    PKM363 Shoreline Recreation Management
    ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
    PKM364 Outdoor Recreation Design
    Elective

    Year 3 Session 2 (60)
    PKM302 The Philosophy of Outdoor Education
    ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
    SCI302 International Practical Experience 2
    REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism

    + Residential School

    Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

    BIO203 Animal Diversity
    BIO262 Vegetation Ecology
    BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management
    BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management
    BMS438 Clinical Bacteriology
    ENM101 People and the Environment
    PKM266 Culture and Heritage
    PKM363 Shoreline Recreation Management
    PKM366 Site Survey Design
    PKM397 Heritage Site Management
    PKM398 Cultural Heritage Policies and Planning

    Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.

    + Workplace Learning

    Please note that the following subject has a Workplace Learning component.

    ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice

    Contact

    For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au

    The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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