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Bachelor of Science (Natural Resource Management)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration
3 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
No new admissions into this program.
The focus of this program is 'active environmental management': mitigation, recovery, restoration and conservation. Students will develop a sound scientific knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical way to natural resource management. Students will be given the opportunity to develop skills in resource survey and assessment, integrated resource planning and monitoring, and landscape restoration.
This program will provide an understanding of the social, political and economic context of natural resource management and the skills needed for work with the community. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as soil and water, biodiversity and ecology, spatial information systems and pest management.
The first year of this program includes studies in a broad range of basic sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics and geology.
Second year develops this foundation by providing more in-depth study in areas including soil and water resources, ecology, environmental and regional planning and spatial information.
In third year, students will examine in depth specific issues in Natural Resource Management and will be able to choose between a wide variety of electives in the following areas: soil and water management; pest, animal and plant management; spatial information and research methodology; and biodiversity and ecology.
An additional year of study is available for those wishing to obtain an Honours degree.
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Level I Core courses in
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Land & Environmental Management
- Physics
- Statistics
Level II Core courses in
- Ecology
- Environmental Assessment & Planning
- Soil & Water Resources
- Spatial Information
Elective courses in
- Geology
- Microbiology
- Plant & Animal Diversity
- Wildlife Management
Level III Core courses in
- Economics of Resource Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Principles of Communication
Elective courses in
- Biodiversity & Ecology
- Pest, Animal & Plant Management
- Soil & Water Management
- Spatial Information & Research Methodology
- Career Opportunities
The program has been developed in line with changes to government initiatives and research funding in the increasingly important field of natural resource management.
A vast array of employment opportunities will exist, including such roles as a scientific officer, ecologist, pastoral land management planner, water planning officer, environmental consultant, rangelands research officer, landcare coordinator, or a policy officer in a government department or local council.
Potential careers
Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist, Government Officer, Horticulturalist, Catchment Management, Land Resources and Land Care, Development Officer, Ecotourism, National Parks / Ranger, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer, Parks Management, Planning Officer / Urban Planner, Research Scientist, Resource Management, Resource Manager, Revegetation, Soil Conservation, Policy Adviser, Ecologist, ...
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