Bachelor of Science (Natural Resources) B.Sc (NR)
2008

Program Outline

Are you interested in helping to save the planet? If yes, then consider this program, which provides an understanding of how science relates to the sustainable use of the environment in a uniquely Australian context. Students learn about the systems and processes associated with the ecological management of the natural resources of land, soil and water and will have the opportunity to develop skills in surveying resources, integrated resource planning and monitoring, re-vegetation and landscape restoration. The communication and social skills that students develop will allow them to work effectively in the interface between rural and environmental groups/agencies in roles such as change implementation, liaison and conflict resolution. The program provides students with the opportunity to specialise in a particular discipline area and at the same time gain a broad education in the natural resource sciences. Practicals and fieldwork are an important feature of the program.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Chemistry; Mathematical Studies.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	International TER 80
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,050
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only. Level I
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree      Semester 1 (core courses) BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells GEOLOGY 1103: Earth Systems together with an additional 6 units of Level I courses chosen from the following electives: CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA or CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry 1A or other courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. Semester 2 (core courses) BIOLOGY 1202: Biology I: Organisms ENV BIOL 1002: Ecological Issues GEOLOGY 1100: Earth’s Interior STATS 1004: Statistical Practice 1 (Life Sciences) Note: Level I Chemistry is a necessary course if students intend to take any Level II Chemistry course. STATS 1000 Statistical Practice I may be taken in semester 1 instead of STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) in semester 2.
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) GEOLOGY 2007: Sedimentary & Structural Geology II   SOIL&WAT 2011: Spatial Information and Land Evaluation SOIL&WAT 2012WT: Soil & Water Resources Semester 2 (core courses) ENV BIOL 2003: Ecology EBII and two electives to the value of 8 units, chosen from the following recommended courses: ENV BIOL 2000: Zoology EB II GEOLOGY 2008: Landscape Processes & Environments II ENV 2009: Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment GEST 2014: Environmental and Regional Planning or other Level II science electives
Level III
Passes in Level 3 courses as follows: AGRONOMY 3020: Principles and Practice of Communications ENV BIOL 3220: Issues in Sustainable Environments SOIL&WAT 3007WT: GIS For Environmental Management or SOIL&WAT 3014WT: GIS for Agricultural Sciences plus 12 units chosen from 2 of the following thematic groupings (6 units each): Land & Water Management: AGRONOMY 3000RW: Agroforestry AGRONOMY 3026RW: Ecology & Management of Rangelands ENV BIOL 3012WT: Integrated Catchment Management III SOIL&WAT 3010: Remote Sensing SOIL&WAT 3002WT: Soil Management & Conservation SOIL&WAT 3004WT: Environmental Toxicology & Remediation SOIL&WAT 3016WT: Soil Ecology & Nutrient Cycling Conservation & Wildlife Ecology APP ECOL 3022AEX/BEX: Integrated Weed Management ENV BIOL 3004: Freshwater Ecology III ENV BIOL 3006: Research Methods in Environmental Biology III ENV BIOL 3008: Conservation and Restoration ENV BIOL 3010: Marine Ecology III ENV BIOL 3121: Concepts in Ecology Environmental Geoscience: SOIL&WAT 3010: Remote Sensing GEOLOGY 3014: Environmental Geoscience Applications III GEOLOGY 3015: Environmental Geoscience Processes III SOIL&WAT 3002WT: Soil Management & Conservation plus 3 units, which may be taken from Plus Level III science electives

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.