Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science Major
Program requirements
The program and course requirements 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.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| Prerequisite course for major - complete 2 units | |
| BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution | Refer to Semester 2 for prerequisite course for major. |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major. |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives. Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives. Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units | |
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design or BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory courses for major. |
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | |
| Elective courses for major - choose 2 units | |
BIOL2010 Ecology or BIOL2910 Advanced Ecology | BIOL2203 Plant Biology or BIOL2903 Advanced Plant Biology |
GEOM2000 Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences (EOS) or GEOM2001 Geographical Information Systems | ENVM2203 Environmental Impact Assessment |
| SCIE2100 Bioinformatics 1: Introduction | |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective1. Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1. Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | ENVM3010 Environmental Bioanalytics |
| Elective courses for major - choose 4 to 6 units | |
| ENVM3017 Landscape Ecology | ERTH3222 Environmental Geochemistry |
| ENVM3115 Climate Change & Environmental Management | |
| ENVM3211 Pollution Science | |
| LAND3005 Soil Plant Relationships | |
| Research elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| SCIE3121 Research Project I | SCIE3122 Research Project II |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.