Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) 2018 - Sustainable Development Major
Program requirements
The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 35KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Compulsory - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for this major
- Required for Major - a course required for this major
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | Compulsory |
| ENVM1501 Introduction to Environmental Studies | Compulsory |
| GEOS1100 Environment & Society | Compulsory |
| PLAN1001 Introduction to Planning | Compulsory |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| GEOM1000 Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies | Compulsory |
| GEOG1000 Human Settlements | Compulsory |
| ENVM1002 Critical Analysis in Environmental Management | Compulsory |
| [ MATH1040 Basic Mathematics1 OR Elective ] |
Compulsory Elective |
- MATH1040 is compulsory for students who have not passed/completed Senior Mathematics B (or equivalent). Students who achieved an SA in Senior Mathematics B are recommended to complete MATH1040 but may opt to complete an elective course instead. Students who achieved an HA (or higher) in Senior Mathematics B are not permitted to complete MATH1040 and should choose an elective course instead.
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| ENVM1512 Ecological Economics | Compulsory |
| ENVM2100 Sustainable Development | Compulsory |
| GEOG2205 Global Population Issues | Compulsory |
| Please select 2 units from the Part C electives list. | Elective |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| ENVM2000 Environmental Data Analysis7 | Compulsory |
| ENVM2101 Sustainable Consumption & Production | Compulsory |
| ENVM3525 Sustainable Business Practice | Compulsory |
| Please select 2 units from the Part C electives list6. | Elective |
7. Course no longer offered. Complete STAT1201.
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| ENVM2008 Cultural Heritage Management | Compulsory |
| GEOM2001 Geographical Information Systems | Compulsory |
| ENVM3203 Tools for Environmental Assessment & Analysis8 | Compulsory |
| ENVM3103 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning | Compulsory |
8. Course no longer offered after 2020. From 2021 replaced by ENVM2203.
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| ENVM3102 Industry Placement (Environmental Management) (4 units)2, 9 | Compulsory |
| ENVM3106 Field Excursion (Sustainable Development) (4 units)3, 10 | Compulsory |
- 14 week industry placement course worth 4 units.
- Two-week field excursion during mid-year break (July) worth 4 units. Additional fee payable. For 2021, depending on COVID restrictions, course may be held in Sept/Oct.
- From Semester 2, 2021 ENVM3102 no longer offered and replaced by ENVM3112.
- From Semester 2, 2020 ENVM3102 no longer offered and replaced by ENVM3107.
Year 4
Students with an interest in research and/or completing a thesis are encouraged to complete Part E of the BEnvMan(Hons) course list (research thesis and advanced electives). In order to enrol in Part E, a student must have completed all other program requirements (Part A and Part B), and have a minimum GPA of 5.5.
Students who are interested in continuing coursework are required to complete Part D.
For option D:
| Semester | Compulsory | Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENVM4100 Environmental Management Case Studies4 | Please select 6 units from Part C elective list6 |
| 2 | ENVM4100 Environmental Management Case Studies4 | Please select 6 units from Part C elective list6 |
4 Students are required to enrol in this course in both Semester 1 & 2 for completion. Students commencing in Semester 1 enrol in ENVM4100 for both semesters.
6 At least 6 units from 16 units of electives must be Level 3 or higher. A maximum of 8 units of electives can be Level 1.
For option E:
| Semester | Compulsory | Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENVM4200 Environmental Management Thesis5 GEOS6001 Research Philosophy, Design & Imnplementation |
Please select 2 units from Part C elective list |
| 2 | ENVM4200 Environmental Management Thesis5 | Pleases select 4 units from Part C elective list |
- Students are required to enrol in this course in both Semester 1 & 2 for completion. Students commencing in Semester 1 enrol in ENVM4200 for both semesters. Students commencing in Semester 2 enrol in ENVM4201 for both semesters.