Programs of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology (SBSEME)
- Enquiries: (02) 6024 9885 – Department of Environmental Management and Ecology
- Fax: (02) 6024 9888
- Email: deme.aw@latrobe.edu.au
This three-year course is designed to provide training in both environmental management and ecology, and is undertaken against the background of the Murray-Darling River Basin. The degree has a major focus on water related issues within the Murray Darling Basin and emphasises the importance of understanding and implementation of ecological principles in successful management of this vital natural resource. A wide range of environmental and ecological issues is covered, including wastewater treatment and disposal, water and air quality control, population ecology, community ecology, environmental policy and legislation, conservation ecology, water, forest and agricultural resources, wildlife and fisheries management and soil science. For suitably qualified students, further study is available at Honours level. Research scientists from the Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre are involved in the teaching and research program.
Applicants for entry into the bachelor degree must have a study score of 20 in Units 3 and 4 of VCE English or HSC English (Standard, Advanced, or ESL), Band 2 or above or equivalent. Applicants who have successfully completed any of the following studies will be deemed to have an ENTER 2 aggregate points higher for VCE (maximum 4 aggregate points) or a bonus of 1.5 UAI for HSC (maximum 3 points) for each study: biology, chemistry, mathematical methods, specialist mathematics (VTAC), Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2 (UAC) and physics.
The pass degree consists of units with a value of 120 points at each year level. The Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering must approve variations from this course structure.
First-year units are all 15 credit points, second-year units are all 20 credit points and third-year units are all 30 credit points.
First year (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Unit title | Unit code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution | BIO1GEN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Organisation & Function of Cells & Organisms | BIO1OF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Animal Diversity, Ecology and Behaviour | BIO1AD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Plant Science | BIO1PS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Statistics for Life Sciences | STA1LS | 15 |
| Either | |||
| TE-SEM-1 | General Principles of Chemistry | CHE1GEN | 15 |
| or | |||
| TE-SEM-1 | Basic Chemistry | CHE1BAS | 15 |
Plus two of:
| Teaching period | Unit title | Unit code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Physics for Life sciences A | PHY1LSA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Processes that Shape the Earth | GEO1PRO | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Calculus & number systems | MAT1CNS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Earth Environments and Resources | GEO1ERS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Applications of Chemistry | CHE1APL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Physics for Life Sciences B | PHY1LSB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Calculus and linear algebra | MAT1CLA | 15 |
Or other approved first-year units.
Second year (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Unit title | Unit code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Biostatistics | STA2BIO | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Origin and Evolution of Australian Biota | WEM2OEB | 20 |
Plus two of:
| Teaching period | Unit title | Unit code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Theoretical and Applied Ecology | WEM2TAE | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Environmental Pollution Control | WEM2EPA | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Ecological Genetics & Evolutionary Ecology | WEM2EGE | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Water and Air Quality | WEM2EPB | 20 |
Plus 40 credit points selected from the above or from other approved second-year units.
Third year (120 credit points)
Two of:
| Teaching period | Unit title | Unit code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Waste Management and Treatment | WEM3WMA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Sustainable Resource Management | WEM3RMA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Conservation Biology & Environmental Law | WEM3RMB | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Environmental Assessment | WEM3WMB | 30 |
Plus 60 credit points from the above or other approved third-year units.
Honours
Students wishing to enter the Honours program must obtain a minimum average of 60% across all of their third-year units and obtain at least 65% in 60 credit points of units germane to the Honours discipline area, and should consult the Head of Department to determine early requirements and study programs.