ENSC-EXTN · Extended major · 72 credit points
Environmental science
Available in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)
Rules for completing this course
You must complete: - A maximum of four units at Level 1 (24 credit points); and - A minimum of four units at Level 3 (24 credit points). Environmental science extended major requirements You must complete 72 credit points, comprising: - 42 credit points of Core units; and - 30 credit points of Additional units.
Core units
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- BIO1042Life in the environment6 cp
- CHM1011Chemistry 16 cp
- EAE1022The Earth system: Changing environments and climates6 cp
- ATS2548Climate and environmental policy and management6 cp
- ENV2022Environmental field skills and monitoring6 cp
- EAE3012Geographical information systems and remote sensing6 cp
- ATS3246Environmental analysis6 cp
Additional units
30 cpYou must complete five units (30 credit points), comprising: - two units at Level 2 (12 credit points); and - three units at Level 3 (18 credit points). Note 1: The additional units are grouped into focus areas and are advisory in nature; they articulate a focus in specific areas of Environmental Science. You can complete five units (30 credit points) in one of the following Environmental science areas, or alternatively, you can undertake general studies by selecting units from any of the three areas. In your unit selection you must ensure you complete the required credit points at Level 2 and Level 3. Note 2: Some units have additional prerequisites. Note 3: All successful students graduate with an extended major in Environmental Science. Your chosen focus area is not listed on your transcript, however a letter of support is available from ask.monash on request.
Ecology units
30 cpClimate units
30 cpEnvironmental earth sciences units
30 cpSource: 2027 handbook entry