The course includes the following awards:

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

Course Study Modes and Locations

Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) (4406AE)

Distance Education - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Port Macquarie

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

Normal course duration

Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 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.

Admission criteria

The admissions criteria used to fill quota are as follows:

Internal mode :

ENTER/UAI or equivalent Year 12 score

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

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

Graduation requirements

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of

• Core subjects (144 points; 18 subjects)
• Minor sequence (32 points; 4 subjects)
• Two Electives (16 points; 2 subjects)

Core Subjects (144 points)
BIO112 Principles of Ecology
ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice
ENM221 Conservation in a Global Context
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
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
SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data
SCI302 International Practical Experience 2

Minor (32 points)
Students must complete a minor of 4 subjects chosen from one of the following groups:

Outdoor Recreation
Students attain the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation (TAFE qualification) by completing the following 4 subjects (32 points):
REC110 Outdoor Recreation Field Skills 1
REC111 Outdoor Recreation Field Skills 2
REC210 Outdoor Recreation Field Skills 3
REC211 Outdoor Recreation Field Skills 4

Wildlife and Conservation
Select subjects totalling 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 subjects totalling 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

Two Electives (16 points)

Enrolment Pattern

Outdoor Recreation 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
REC110 Outdoor Recreation Skills 1

Year 1 Session 2 (60)
BIO112 Principles of Ecology
GEO164 Earth System Processes
REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
REC111 Outdoor Recreation Skills 2

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
SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data
REC210 Outdoor Recreation Skills 3

Year 2 Session 2 (60)
ENM221 Conservation in a Global Context
PKM266 Culture and Heritage
REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism
REC211 Outdoor Recreation Skills 4

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

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

Year 3 Session 2 (60)
ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
PKM302 The Philosophy of Outdoor Education
SCI302 International Practical Experience 2
Elective
Students completing the course part-time should follow the pattern by selecting two subjects per semester in the order they are shown.
Distance mode students wishing to complete the Outdoor Recreation Minor should contact the Course Director.

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
SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data

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

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)
PKM266 Culture and Heritage
REC302 Interpretive Guiding Management in Ecotourism
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)
ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
PKM302 The Philosophy of Outdoor Education
SCI302 International Practical Experience 2
Elective

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
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.