Handbook 2010

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Minor in Pollution Science

Parent major: Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)

School of Environmental Science

Excluded Majors:
Environmental Technology (BSc) [unless appropriate units are selected]

Minor Structure - 18 points

Minor Prerequisites

Chemistry Background

Students may need to complete one prerequisite unit depending on their background in chemistry and their final scaled score in TEE Chemistry within the past three years.

TEE Chemistry with a final scaled score of 60 percent or more
OR
PEC140 Introduction to Chemistry -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

Students who have completed previous chemistry not stated above should consult the Academic Chair for clarification of their enrolment requirements.

Core Units - 18 points

Part I

ENV102 Introduction to Environmental Science -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal

PEC144 Chemical Principles -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

Part II

Select from the following:

ENV213 Atmospheric Science -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

PEC332 Greenhouse Science and Policy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: H-external, S1-internal, S1-external

ENV222 Pollutants and the Human Environment -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

ENV211 Pollution and its Control -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

ENV208 Australian Coastal Environments -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.