Environmental Management And Ecology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology
Length
3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time.
Campuses
Albury-Wodonga
Course description
Environmental management and ecology is the study of the impact of humans on the natural world. It requires an understanding of the challenging problems facing freshwater ecosystem management, and is therefore dominated by the study of biology and biodiversity. This course is taught on the University’s beautiful Albury-Wonga campus, where students benefit from being located within the Murray-Darling River Basin and have the opportunity to gain industry experience at theMurry-Darling Freshwater Research Centre. This specialised program provides excellent education combined with industry experience, working with local scientists to confront the problems facing freshwater ecosystems.
Other features of this course includes field excursions to support theoretical learning for work expeirence, where students conduct research in freshwater, alpine, marine and arid zone environments. Graduates work in natural resrouce for industry, private consulting companies and all levels of government.
La Trobe is one of the fastest-growing science research organisations in Australia, with work currently underway to build AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience a $288 million public private partnership between the Victorian government and La Trobe University, and the $94-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) at the Melbourne campus. 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
Application
VTAC/UAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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 students' personal property. Additional costs for field trips - food, accommodation, travel - may also apply. Prices are approximate and subject to change.
Middle Band
VTAC applicants: successful completion of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or Physics facilitates an additional 2 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 4 points. UAC applicants: successful completion of Biology, Chemistry, or 2 Unit or 3 Unit Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 UAI points per study, to a maximum of 3 points. Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. In addition, a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR 53.80 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 65 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Applicants through UAC may need to complete the La Trobe Alternative Category form, available at: www.latrobe.edu.au/studadmin/aw/downloads/Altentry.pdf
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any)
NSW HSC: Band 2 English
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find work in public and private sectors, 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. For more information, visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/deme/aw/bsemecareers