Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) BAppSc(OutdoorRec&Ecotourism)
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Port Macquarie
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
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 Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.
Students who have already completed the TAFE Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation are awarded 32 points of credit upon admission.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
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)
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
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.
BIO203 Animal Diversity - Subject offered from 2014
BIO262 Vegetation Ecology - Subject offered from 2018
BIO326 Vegetation and Disturbance Management - Subject offered from 2014
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management - Subject offered from 2014
BMS438 Clinical Bacteriology - Subject offered from 2010
PKM266 Culture and Heritage - Subject offered from 2014
PKM363 Shoreline Recreation Management - Subject offered from 2014
PKM366 Site Survey Design - Subject offered from 2014
PKM397 Heritage Site Management - Subject offered from 2014
PKM398 Cultural Heritage Policies and Planning - Subject offered from 2014
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.