Environmental Management And Ecology (Bachelor Of Science)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology
Length
3 years
Campuses
Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This specialised program in environmental science and management offers industry-focused experience (with local scientists and employers) on the challenging problems facing freshwater ecosystem management. It includes field excursions to support theoretical learning and opportunities for work experience, including placements at the co-located Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre .
Students also can access the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.
Work has commenced on the $288-million Centre for AgriBioscience and the $98-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Course structure
First-year studies include genetics and human biology, cells and organisms, animal biology, ecology and behaviour, and plant science. Second- and third-year studies cover wastewater treatment and disposal, water and air quality control, population ecology, community ecology, environmental policy and legislation, conservation ecology, water, forest and agricultural resources, wildlife and fisheries management, and soil science. Students may also take a multidisciplinary subject called climate, sustainability and society that examines our current environmental challenges from scientific, economic and social viewpoints.
Contact hours
Up to 24 contact hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Resource management, pollution control, ecological genetics, evolutionary ecology, science, statistics, biology, environmental management, ecology, botany, chemistry, environmental science, waste management, conservation biology, conservation studies, environmental science and management, earth and environmental science, environmental biology, vegetation and wildlife management, life sciences, ecological studies, environmental assessment, natural resource management, water science, climate change, terrestrial and freshwater ecology, zoology
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 040
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain the personal property of students. Additional costs for field trips - food, accommodation, travel - may also apply.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 55
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - 52.75
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.0
GAOKAO - see: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information, visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates may be employed in a diverse range of positions in both the public and private sectors, such as ecologists, environmental consultants, science communicators, pollution control officers, waste managers, limnologists, fisheries and wildlife officers, water quality managers, environmental policy analysts, catchment managers, conservation/population geneticists and public land managers.
Contact information
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