undergraduate

Biology, Chemistry &
Environmental Science
When it comes to studies in the Environmental Science area,
ECU’s world class research in Environmental Science (ERA
2011) and recognised excellence in teaching (The Good
Universities Guide 2011) leaves other universities green with
envy. You will find a range of relevant and practical degrees
that can lead to distinctly different careers in fields such as
Biological Sciences, Environmental Management, Chemistry,
Conservation and Wildlife Biology, Marine Biology and more.
New Environmental Courses
In 2011, ECU created two new courses to meet the
demand for environmentally focused courses.
Bachelor of Science (Environmental
Management)
n The strong management focus of this course prepares
graduates for careers in government agencies and
industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity,
environmental impact assessment, environmental
planning, and the management and rehabilitation of
specific ecosystems such as wetlands, forests, coastlines
and arid regions.
Bachelor of Science (Environmental
Science)
n Provides graduates with practical and relevant skills that
prepare them for work as environmental professionals
in a variety of roles including consulting, industrial
development, regulation, and research. Key strengths
of graduates in this course include investigation skills,
monitoring experience and application of management
techniques for environmental problems.
See page 26 for more details on these courses.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Our students are immersed in a stimulating and highly
supportive teaching and learning environment. All courses
are structured to have a strong practical component and
most include a requirement for students to be involved
in work experience practice. Industry professionals are
regularly brought in to give guest lectures, and students are
exposed to the ‘real-world’ in the laboratory and on field
trips. Our students also get the chance to conduct research
that will benefit the community and ecosystem.
TEACHING and LEARNING EXCELLENCE
ECU is committed to teaching and learning excellence
and boasts a five-star rating for Teaching Quality and
Graduate Satisfaction in the 2011 Good Universities Guide.
In the areas of teaching quality, generic skills and overall
satisfaction for Science and Environmental Studies areas, the
guide’s ratings place ECU in the top five nationally.
All Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science courses
offered are regularly reviewed by Course Consultative
Committees (consisting of industry and government
representatives) who provide valuable feedback on our
approaches and content. This means that all degrees are
tailored to the needs of the discipline, our students, and
potential employers.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
Our science students and researchers have access to
the latest facilities and equipment in the University’s
state‐of‐the‐art, award winning, purpose-built $28 million
Science and Health Building. This environmentally-friendly
building includes a range of features to reduce energy
consumption by maximising the use of rainwater, solar
energy and natural light. The principles of sustainability are
also reflected in its design.
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