The course includes the following awards:

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Catchment Management) BEnvSc(CatchMgt)

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Ecological Conservation) BEnvSc(EcolCons)

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Land and Water) BEnvSc(Land&Water)

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Landscape Analysis) BEnvSc(LandscapeAnlys)

Course Study Modes and Locations

Bachelor of Environmental Science (4428ES)

Distance Education - Albury-Wodonga

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

Normal course duration

Bachelor of Environmental Science (with specialisations)

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

CSU Admission Policy

Applicants are normally expected to hold the NSW HSC or recognised equivalent. Admission will be based upon UAI score. Applicants who do not hold the HSC or recognised equivalent need to meet the minimum requirements for 'other' admission as set by the University. As admission quotas apply, applications must be ranked. For ranking purposes, applications are assessed on a combination of work or industry experience, evidence of academic ability (studies undertaken) and where applicable, demonstrated skills or proficiency as required for the course for which admission is being sought.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

No special arrangements apply

Graduation requirements

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Course Structure

The course is of 192 points duration: comprising 88 points of core subjects and a specialisation sequence of 104 points.

Core subjects (88 points)

BIO112 Principles of Ecology
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
ENM101 People and the Environment
ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice
ENM163 Natural Resource Management
ENM309 Managing Resources and Projects
GEO164 Earth System Processes
GEO360 Community Engagement and Capacity Building
SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data
SPA215 Principles of GIS

Specialisation subjects (104 points)

Ecological Conservation Specialisation
Provides knowledge and skills in conservation of the environment

BIO203 Animal Diversity
BIO216 Conservation Biology
BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
BIO312 Landscape Ecology
BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management (16 points)
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management (16 points)
BIO328 Restoration Ecology
ENM422 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
GEO204 Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
GEO303 Climatology
SPA308 GIS Applications

Land and Water Specialisation
Provides knowledge and skills in managing our biophysical resources

BIO216 Conservation Biology
BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
BIO312 Landscape Ecology
BIO402 River Restoration and Protection
GEO204 Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
GEO303 Climatology
GEO305 Groundwater Hydrology and Mgt
GEO314 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
PSC420 Water Policy and Management
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
SPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment
SPA313 Advanced GIS Modelling
SPA308 GIS Applications

Catchment Management Specialisation
Provides knowledge and skills in managing our natural resources in rural environments

AGB165 Agribusiness Systems
AGR237 Property Planning
BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management (16 points)
GEO303 Climatology
GEO305 Groundwater Hydrology and Management
GEO314 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC420 Water Policy and Management
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development
SOC226 Rural Sociology
SOC308 Community Analysis
SPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment

Landscape Analysis and Management Specialisation
Provides knowledge and skills in managing landscapes and the impact of extractive industries

BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
BIO312 Landscape Ecology
ENM415 Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands
ENM422 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
GEO204 Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
GEO303 Climatology
GEO305 Groundwater Hydrology and Management
GEO314 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
SPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment
SPA308 GIS Applications
SPA405 Image Analysis
SPA412 Integrated GIS/Remote Sensing
SPA414 Critical Review of GIS

Enrolment Pattern

Normally six years by Part-time Distance Education. Note students may be able to decrease the length of time it takes to do the degree by taking some of the limited number of subjects that are available in Session 3 (90) or increasing their load.

Common Part-time Distance Pattern For First Year - by Part-time Distance Education Study
Year 1
Session 1 (30)
SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data
ENM109 Introduction to Professional Practice

Session 2 (60)
BIO112 Principles of Ecology
GEO164 Earth System Processes

Remaining Pattern for Ecological Conservation Specialisation

Year 2
Session 1 (30)
ENM101 People and the Environment
BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis

Session 2 (60)
ENM163 Natural Resource Management
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology

Session 3 (90)- It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 3
Session 1 (30)
SPA215 Principles of GIS
BIO203 Animal Diversity

Session 2 (60)
SPA308 GIS Applications
GEO360 Community Engagement and Capacity Building

Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 4
Session 1 (30)
GEO204 Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
BIO216 Conservation Biology

Session 2 (60)
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management (16 Points)

Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 5
Session 1 (30)
BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management (16 points)

Session 2 (60)
BIO328 Restoration Ecology
GEO303 Climatology

Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 6
Session 1 (30)
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
BIO312 Landscape Ecology

Session 2 (60)
ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
ENM422 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing

Remaining Pattern for Land and Water Specialisation

Year 2
Session 1 (30)
ENM101 People and the Environment
BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis

Session 2 (60)
ENM163 Natural Resource Management
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology

Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 3
Session 1 (30)
SPA215 Principles of GIS
BIO216 Conservation Biology

Session 2 (60)
SPA308 GIS Applications
GEO360 Community Engagement and Capacity Building

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 4
Session 1 (30)
GEO204 Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
SPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment

Session 2 (60)
SPA313 Advanced GIS modelling
GEO303 Climatology

Session 3 (90)- It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 5
Session 1 (30)
GEO314 River Hydrology & Geomorphology
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology

Session 2 (60)
PSC420 Water Policy and Management
GEO305 Groundwater Hydrology and Management

Session 3 (90) - It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 6
Session 1 (30)
BIO312 Landscape Ecology
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development

Session 2 (60)
ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
BIO402 River Restoration and Protection

Remaining Pattern for Catchment Management Specialisation

Year 2
Session 1 (30)
ENM101 People and the Environment
AGB165 Agribusiness Systems

Session 2 (60)
ENM163 Natural Resource Management
PSC104 Soil Science

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 3
Session 1 (30)
SPA215 Principles of GIS
SPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment

Session 2 (60)
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology
SOC226 Rural Sociology

Session 3 (90)- It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. The Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 4
Session 1 (30)
AGR237 Property Planning
GEO314 River Hydrology and Geomorphology

Session 2 (60)
GEO360 Community Engagement and Capacity Building
GEO305 Groundwater Hydrology and Management

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 5
Session 1 (30)
BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management (16 points)

Session 2 (60)
GEO303 Climatology
SOC308 Community Analysis

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 6
Session 1 (30)
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
ENM308 The Challenge of Sustainable Development

Session 2 (60)
ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
PSC420 Water Policy and Management

Remaining Pattern for Landscape Analysis and Management Specialisation - by Part-time Distance Education

Year 2
Session 1 (30)
ENM101 People and the Environment
BIO263 Methods of Ecosystem Analysis

Session 2 (60)
ENM163 Natural Resource Management
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 3
Session 1 (30)
SPA215 Principles of GIS
GEO204 Ecological and Environmental Soil Science

Session 2 (60)
SPA308 GIS Applications
GEO303 Climatology

Session 3 (90)- It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. The Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 4
Session 1 (30)
SPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEO314 River Hydrology and Geomorphology

Session 2 (60)
SPA405 Image Analysis
GEO305 Groundwater Hydrology and Management

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 5
Session 1 (30)
SPA414 Critical Review of GIS
BIO312 Landscape Ecology

Session 2 (60)
GEO360 Community Engagement and Capacity Building
SPA412 Integrated GIS/Remote Sensing

Session 3 (90) It is optional for students to undertake studies in this semester. Students should look at subject availability list for specific details

Year 6
Session 1 (30)
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
ENM415 Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands

Session 2 (60)
ENM309 Managing Projects and Resources
ENM422 Environmental Impact Assessment & Auditing

Residential School

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

BIO203 Animal Diversity
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management
BIO402 River Restoration and Protection
ENM101 People and the Environment
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC420 Water Policy and Management

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