Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15
SCI2201 Invertebrates: Conservation and Ecology 15
careers: Biomedical Researcher, Nature Conservationist,
Environmental Consultant, Botanist, Catchment Officer,
Natural Resource Officer, Sanctuary Manager, Animal Biologist,
Conservation Field Officer, Ecologist.
Catchment and land management
campus: Joondalup
Introduces the concept of a catchment as a natural land unit,
where soil types, water, land uses, social and economic factors
interact. In particular, the role people play in management
of catchments and how this can be harnessed to improve
environmental outcomes is explored.
Required units Credit Points
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
Select five units from the following, with at least two units at the
3000 Level:
SCI2115 Ecological Restoration 15
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15
SCI2269 Silviculture 15
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15
SCI3122 Sustainable Water Resource Management 15
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15
careers: Natural Resource Manager, Catchment Manager,
Environmental Consultant, Government Scientist.
Coastal environmental science
campus: Bunbury
Developed for individuals who have an enthusiasm for physical,
chemical and biological marine and atmospheric science.
It provides the opportunity to take on relevant academic study
and consequently pursue a professional career in the burgeoning
environmental science field. Water monitoring, coastal zone
management, meterology projects and snorkelling excursions to
Rottnest Island and South West venues are some of the exciting
aspects of this major.
This major is delivered in collaboration with the Department of
Water, the Bureau of Meteorology, South West Catchments
Council and local Coast-Care Agencies.
Required units Credit Points
SST1108 Oceans and Atmosphere 15
SST2117 Meteorology 15
SST2122 Waves, Tides and Beaches 15
SST3130 Coastal Zone Management 15
SST3232 Marine Environmental Issues 15
SST3333 Ocean Ecosystems 15
RPS3110 Applied Research Methods 15
SST3227 Science Project 15
careers: Environmental Scientist, Hydrographer, Meteorologist,
Coastal Zone Manager.
Computer science
campus: Joondalup / Mount Lawley
Designed to provide graduates of this major with skills in
programming, analysis and project management that can be applied
to a wide range of roles in the Information Technology (IT) industry.
Major for students other than those enrolled in the Bachelor of
Computer Science or the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Required units Credit Points
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENS1161 Computer Fundamentals 15
CSP2348 Data Structures 15
CSG2245 Computer Science Methods 15
CSG2341 Intelligent Systems 15
CSP2104 Object-oriented Programming with C++ 15
CSP3242 Internet and Java Programming 15
CSP3341 Programming Languages and Paradigms 15
careers: Computer Programmer, Computer Support Officer,
Applications Developer, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant,
E-Commerce Developer, Systems Administrator, Software
Engineer, Software Designer, Software Support Officer,
Project Manager.
Conservation biology
campus: Joondalup
Enables students to gain the knowledge and skills to understand
why biodiversity is in decline worldwide and its significance, and
offers approaches to tackle this important issue. Covers ecology,
genetics, wildlife management, animal biology and ecosystem
management in order to allow students to investigate, monitor
and manage biodiversity.
Required units Credit Points
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15
Select three units from the following, with at least one at the
Level 3000:
SCI1188 Biotechnology 15
SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15
SCI2101 Australian Plants 15
SCI2102 Australian Animals 15
SCI2201 Invertebrates: Conservation and Ecology 15
SCI3101 Public Understandings of Conservation 15
careers: Biodiversity Manager, Nature Conservationist,
Environmental Consultant, Wildlife Conservation Worker,
Environmental Educator, Sanctuary Manager, Natural Resource
Officer, Biologist, Bushland Supervisor, Environmental
Management Officer.
environmental management
campus: Joondalup
This major is designed for students wanting to develop some
specialisation in the area of environmental management including
the sustainable management of natural areas and urban landscapes.
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