Unit Code:	SCI1ES
Unit Short Title:	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	In this unit students are introduced to the nature of the environment and its uses and abuses by our society. A multi-disciplinary approach is used to examine chemical, biological and physical processes, how these may be unbalanced by human activity and the subsequent effect on human health and the environment.
Class Requirements:	one 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour practical/tutorial class per week. A minimum of two field excursions will be conducted in lieu of some practical sessions.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
Up to three case studies - total 1,500 words	30
one 2-hour examination	50
Practical work	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Sustaining the Earth	Miller, GT	8th edn, Thomas Nelson Aust.

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   27-JUL-09   30-OCT-09	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	John	Russell	BENDIGO	Y