Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Science

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

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [November, 2007] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).

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

Students undertaking this major can select from two options. Option A is recommended for students who have a general interest in this topic and requires only basic mathematical background knowledge. Option B is recommended for students interested in the more advanced dynamical aspects of climate sciences which requires advanced knowledge in applied mathematics. Important note: Students must select either Option A or Option B for the entire three years of this course. A later change from Option A to Option B is not possible owing to the prerequisite requirements.

First Year

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

EASC1102	Marine Sciences 1#	4.5
EASC1101	Earth and Environment 1#	4.5
MATH1201	Introductory Mathematics 1A#, and	4.5
MATH1202	Introductory Mathematics 1B#	4.5

# Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers - may undertake the Extended versions of these topics: EASC1601, EASC1602, MATH1141, MATH1142.

Second Year

CPES2131	Coasts and Oceans	6
CPES2152	Global Climate Change and Natural Hazards	6
CPES2020	Geological Processes^^, or	6
CPES2023	Sedimentary Processes^	6

Third Year

CPES3131	Surface Water Hydrology, or	6
CPES3151	Groundwater and Soil Hydrology	6
CPES3172	Earth Fluid Dynamics and Modelling	6
GEOG3013	Geographical Information Systems	6

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

OPTION B

First Year

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

EASC1102	Marine Sciences 1#	4.5
EASC1101	Earth and Environment 1#, and either	4.5
MATH1121	Mathematics 1A	4.5
MATH1131	Mathematics 1M	4.5
MATH1141	Advanced Mathematics 1A#, and	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B	4.5
MATH1142	Advanced Mathematics 1B#	4.5

# Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers - may undertake the Extended versions of these topics: EASC1601, EASC1602, MATH1141, MATH1142.

Second Year

CPES2131	Coasts and Oceans	6
CPES2152	Global Climate Change and Natural Hazards	6
MATH2111	Vector Calculus	3
MATH2121	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	3

Third Year

CPES3172	Earth Fluid Dynamics and Modelling	6
GEOG3013	Geographical Information Systems	6
GEOG3014	Introduction to Remote Sensing	6

Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of 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 Option A or Option B of the program of study specified above.