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Introduction to Environmental Science (ENV102)

Points: 

3

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

Environmental science is a problem-oriented, multidisciplinary field that attempts to assess environmental problems scientifically. This unit acquaints the students with the broad principles and methodology of environmental science. The nature of environmental systems and the methods used to learn more about them are introduced. The interrelations between land uses and geomorphology, soils, climate, plant communities, wetlands, rivers and estuaries and their interaction with humans are examined from an integrated, problem-solving perspective.

Contact time: 

Lectures: 3 hours per week; practical work: equivalent to 2 hours per week; tutorials: 4 hours per semester.
External students should note that this unit has a compulsory week-long on-campus component.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period.

Prerequisites: 

Nil.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Conservation and Wildlife Biology (BSc)
Ecotourism (BSc)
Environmental Engineering (BE)
Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
Environmental Restoration (BSc)
Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)
Environmental Technology (BSc)
Marine Science (BSc)
Sustainable Development (BA, BSc)

Used in these Minors: 

Ecosystem Management
Environmental Issues
Pollution Science