University of Canberra

Course Description

• The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) is a flexible, cross-disciplinary, and innovative degree, allowing students to design a tailored study program with the specialization in Environmental Science and a breadth component to meet individual study needs and enhance employment opportunities
• Building on the strong foundational Core Major in Science, students will develop critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analytical, and communication skills in the specialist scientific discipline of Environmental Science
• Students will be introduced to environmental challenges, wicked problems, and socio-scientific issues, and inspired to innovate solutions using leading-edge approaches including remote-sensing and drone technologies, ground-breaking eDNA methods, and advanced computational modeling
• The Specialist Major in Environmental Science builds upon the Core Major in Science to develop the capacity to employ transdisciplinary approaches to identify, conceptualize and analyze diverse environmental futures
• A strong emphasis on experiential learning runs throughout the major - active and participatory learning is encouraged through WIL opportunities, field class experiences, and hands-on exposure to emerging technologies in the lab and field