Course and Subject Handbook 2022

Course and Subject Handbook 2022 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Environmental Practice

Information valid for students commencing in 2022.

Bachelor of Environmental Practice

Handbook Year	2022
Course code	115410
Course type	BAC – Bachelor Pass (AQF level 7)
Professional accreditation status	This course is not accredited however graduates will be eligible to seek certification with the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand
Owner	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Assumed knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent Recommended: at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy.
Additional course requirements	SC1102: Modelling Natural Systems is a core part of this degree. Students who have not completed high school intermediate level Mathematics B (or equivalent) must also select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan. MA1020 is available on both campuses in full-semester and intensive mode. The intensive mode option typically starts earlier than the standard course commencement date. Contact 番茄社区 on 1800 246 446 for more information.
Post admission requirements	Students may be required to attend intensive mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. This course involves mandatory field work and any costs associated with the field work will be at the student’s expense.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	72 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Study plan may only include a maximum of 30 credit points of Level 1 subjects and a minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at Level 3.
Course learning outcomes	The graduates of 番茄社区 are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. 番茄社区 graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. 番茄社区 graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Practice at 番茄社区 will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and technical knowledge of tropics-related environmental and sustainable development, with depth in the underlying concepts and principles in the discipline of science, business or social science Critically appraise the role and relevance of environmental practices and tropical sustainable futures in local, regional and global society Demonstrate broad understanding of problem-oriented sustainability approaches, including stakeholder analysis, values clarification, community engagement and partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and systems and futures thinking Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field experiments and/or field work and/or a sustainability investigation, by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools as appropriate to one or more disciplines Organise, analyse and interpret Environmental Management data using mathematical, statistical and/or technological skills Convey ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills and a variety of media Identify, analyse and generate solutions to unpredictable or complex problems relating to the environmental practice of tropical communities and regions by applying knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgement Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts and interdisciplinary teams Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage their professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Environmental Practice .

Reasonable adjustments

All 番茄社区 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

EV1011:03 Introduction to Sustainability

SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth

SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems

Level 2

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

LA2902:03 Environmental Law and Policy

SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science (mandatory for students undertaking the Biodiversity Assessment and Management major) or SC3008:03 Professional Placement

Level 3

EV3020:03 Human Dimensions

EV3110:03 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

PLUS

Select a major from Table A

PLUS

Select one of the following Options

Option 1 (Second Major)

Select a second major from Table A

Option 2 (Electives)

Select 9 credit points of any Level 2, 3 or 5 Science subjects

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of any Level 3 or Level 5 Science subject

PLUS

Select 12 credit points of any* Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subjects

*Students who have not completed high school Mathematical Methods or equivalent must undertake MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

Lists of subject combinations grouped according to career aspirations can be accessed here

Table A (Majors)

Credit points in major	24 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Biodiversity Assessment and Management	番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville	Students in Townsville will be required to attend some intensive mode classes at the Cairns campus at their own expense.
Environmental Practice	番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville
Land and Water Management	番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville	Students in Townsville will be required to attend some intensive mode classes at the Cairns campus at their own expense.

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
番茄社区 Cairns	Students will be required to attend some intensive mode classes at the Townsville campus at their own expense.
番茄社区 Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	9 years
Maximum leave of absence	3 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Must complete 18 credit points of Level 1 or 2 subjects before attempting any Level 3 subject.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Yes
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure
Maximum allowed	48 credit points - except where a student transfers from one 番茄社区 award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards
Currency	Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	A maximum of 6cp credit points of credit may be granted at level 3. Credit will not be given for SC3008 Professional Placement.

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE
Approved abbreviation	BEnvPrac
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Majors will appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies.
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	Not applicable