Master of Environmental Science
General Program
For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Standing Block advanced standing granted for candidates who have completed the UNE Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science. |
24 cps | ||
| Advanced Standing | 24 | ||
| Listed Units Candidates must ensure that units completed across both Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science and the Master of Environmental Science include at least 36 credit points at 500-level or above. Complete 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 500-level from the following units: |
24 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| AGEX310/510 | Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension | 6 | |
| BOTY202/402 | Plant Physiology and Anatomy | 6 | |
| BOTY203/403 | Plant Diversity | 6 | |
| BOTY302/502 | Plant Function and Environment | 6 | |
| BOTY370 | Plant Pathology | 6 | |
| CANI310/510 | Wild Dog Ecology | 6 | |
| ECOL202/402 | Aquatic Ecology | 6 | |
| ECOL203/403 | Ecological - Populations to Ecosystems | 6 | |
| ECOL204/404 | Ecological Methods | 6 | |
| ECOL307/507 | Ecology of Plant Populations | 6 | |
| ECOL311/511 | Ecology of Australian Vegetation | 6 | |
| EM311/511 | Land Assessment for Sustainable Use | 6 | |
| EM312/512 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 6 | |
| EM323/523 | Wildlife Ecology and Management | 6 | |
| EM334/534 | Introduction to GIS | 6 | |
| EM351/551 | Ecosystem Rehabilitation | 6 | |
| EM353/553 | Conservation Biology | 6 | |
| EM432/532 | Remote Sensing and Image Analysis | 6 | |
| EM433/533 | Spatial Analysis and Modelling | 6 | |
| ENGT352 | Principles of Hydrology | 6 | |
| ERS381/581 | Project Report in Engineering and Environmental and Rural Science | 6 | |
| EVOL211/411 | Evolution and Biogeography | 6 | |
| NR331/531 | Remote Sensing and Surveying | 6 | |
| NR411/511 | Natural Resource Policy and the Community | 6 | |
| NR595A | Project Report A | 6 | |
| NR595B | Project Report B | 6 | |
| NR691A | Research Project Report A | 6 | |
| NR691B | Research Project Report B | 6 | |
| NR691C | Research Project Report C | 6 | |
| NR691D | Research Project Report D | 6 | |
| RSNR301/501 | Pollution Management | 6 | |
| RSNR402/502 | Integrated Water Resource Management | 6 | |
| RSNR403/503 | Sustainable Land Management | 6 | |
| RSNR404/504 | Project Management | 6 | |
| ZOOL203 | Vertebrate Zoology - Evolution and Diversity | 6 | |
| ZOOL210 | Invertebrate Zoology | 6 | |
| ZOOL220 | Entomology | 6 | |
| ZOOL326 | Animal Behaviour | 6 | |
| ZOOL327 | Ecological and Comparative Physiology | 6 | |
| ZOOL328/528 | Insect-Plant Interactions | 6 | |
| Or any other unit approved by the course coordinator. | |||
| Total | 24 cps | ||
Full-Time Course Plan
The following is a standard pattern of enrolment or pathway for candidates studying on a full-time basis. It takes into account unit pre-requisite, co-requisite and timetabling requirements. Candidates can choose to study less units than the full-time pattern. Part-time candidates should use this as a guide as to how best structure their studies.
For candidates studying Full Time = 24 cps per semester. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | Listed Unit |
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Listed Unit |
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500-level Listed Unit |
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500-level Listed Unit |
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| Note: Students with the relevant background may undertake all of their units at 500 level. Students must ensure that units completed across both Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science and the Master of Environmental Science include at least 36 credit points at 500-level or above. |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | Listed Unit |
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Listed Unit |
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500-level Listed Unit |
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500-level Listed Unit |
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| Note: Students with the relevant background may undertake all of their units at 500 level. Students must ensure that units completed across both Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science and the Master of Environmental Science include at least 36 credit points at 500-level or above. |
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Part-Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listed Unit |
500-level Listed Unit |
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Listed Unit |
500-level Listed Unit |
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| Note: Students with the relevant background may undertake all of their units at 500 level. Students must ensure that units completed across both Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science and the Master of Environmental Science include at least 36 credit points at 500-level or above. |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | Listed Unit |
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Listed Unit |
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| 2 | 500-level Listed Unit |
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500-level Listed Unit |
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Note: Students may undertake units in Trimester 3 subject to availability. |
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