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Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [November, 2008] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).


Earth Sciences

THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ADMITTED TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINED DEGREES:

  • Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary)/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Education (Middle School)/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science

The Earth Sciences major will not be offered to students commencing after 2005 in the Bachelor of Science, unless it is part of a combined degree. Students who commenced in 2005 may complete the Major according to the program of study below.

Continuing students who commenced in the Bachelor of Science in 2004 or before may complete their degree according to the previous program of study and should consult the Course Information Handbook for 2004 or seek advice from program approvers.

MAJOR - EARTH SCIENCES

Related programs:
EARTH SCIENCES MINOR
ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES MINOR
ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES MAJOR
OCEAN AND CLIMATE SCIENCES MAJOR


This program changed from 2008. Continuing students who commenced between 2005 and 2007 and have not sought counselling to update their study plan should seek advice from Program Approvers at the time of enrolment.


First Year

The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program

EASC1101

Earth and Environment 1

4.5

EASC1102

Marine Sciences 1

4.5

plus at least one part of #:

MATH1121

Mathematics 1A*, or

4.5

MATH1122

Mathematics 1B*

4.5

or

MATH1201

Introductory Mathematics 1A, and

4.5

MATH1202

Introductory Mathematics 1B

4.5

or

CHEM1101

Chemistry 1A, and

4.5

CHEM1102

Chemistry 1B

4.5

or

CHEM1201

Introduction to Chemistry A, and

4.5

CHEM1202

Introduction to Chemistry B

4.5

* Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL, have the option of doing the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (instead of MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (instead of MATH1122).

# Students wishing to undertake CPES3152 Hydrochemistry in Third Year should enrol in CHEM1201 Introduction to Chemistry A, and CHEM1202 Introduction to Chemistry B, or CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A and CHEM1102 Chemistry 1B.

Second Year

18 units selected from the following:

CPES2019

Earth Sciences Field Camp 1 ^^

6

CPES2020

Geological Processes ^, or

6

CPES2023

Sedimentary Processes ^^

6

CPES2131

Coasts and Oceans

6

CPES2152

Global Climate Change and Natural Hazards

6

^ Offered in odd years only. ^^ Offered in even years only

Third Year

18 units selected from the following:

CPES2020

Geological Processes ^, or

6

CPES2023

Sedimentary Processes ^^

6

CPES3023

Earth Sciences Field Camp 2 ^

6

CPES3131

Surface Water Hydrology

6

CPES3151

Groundwater and Soil Hydrology

6

CPES3152

Hydrochemistry

6

CPES3172

Earth Fluid Dynamics and Modelling

6

^ Offered in odd years only. ^^ Offered in even years only

Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Education - 30 unit major
Students who have elected to do Option B of the double degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education and are required to undertake a 30-unit major should choose any 30 units from the program of study specified above.