To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the
Aims
The program of study aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in science together with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge in the discipline of environmental hydrology.
It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
- understand how the terrestrial hydrological systems operate
- have a broad interdisciplinary knowledge in this field
- apply the scientific method to explore problems of relevance to this discipline
- use a range of analytical methods, including computer software to analyse relevant data
- contribute to an advance of knowledge in this discipline.
The educational aims of this major are to provide students with an overview of processes that determine the source, amount and flows of water in the environment with a particular focus on aspects relating to water problems facing Australia.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the major students will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevance to the discipline
- understand and apply the scientific method
- critically review and interpret scientific information
- develop scientific hypotheses
- communicate their findings to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
- work both independently and within interdisciplinary research groups
- value ethical behaviour.
Program of study
Major - Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources - Year 1
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 1 Topics
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
EASC1102 Marine Sciences (4.5 units)
GEOG1001 Environment and Society (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 Topics
One of:
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)*
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
MATH1702 Mathematics Fundamentals B (4.5 units)
Major - Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources - Year 2
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 2 Topics
ENVS2761 Hydrology (4.5 units)
Option - Year 2 Topics
Plus 13.5 units from:
EASC2702 Global Climate Change (4.5 units)
EASC3751 Hydrochemistry (4.5 units)
ENVS2752 Geological Processes (4.5 units)
STEM1002 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
STEM2001 Remote Sensing for all Disciplines (4.5 units)
STEM2002 Applied Problem Solving with Computers (4.5 units)
STEM2003 Airborne Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (4.5 units)
Major - Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources - Year 3
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 3 Topics
EASC3741 Physical Hydrogeology (4.5 units)
EASC3742 Earth Fluid Modelling (4.5 units)
ENVS3731 Ecohydrology (4.5 units)
ENVS3750 Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines (4.5 units)
*This topic can be taken if the pre-requisites are met. Pre-requisite topics may need to be taken as electives
