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Forest Science
Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2019
Forest Science
Overview
The honours program in Forest Science comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students’ knowledge and skills in solving problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either enter the workforce pursuing a career in forest science and related environmental management industries; or pursue further research study through Masters or Doctor of philosophy degrees.
Admission requirements
In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisites. Details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry and participation requirements page.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Forest Science Honours Program should have acquired:
- an understanding of the biology and diversity of forest ecosystems;
- an understanding of Australian forest management and conservation;
- the capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis and solution of problems in forestry, forest conservation, forest industry and related environmental issues;
- an ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
- essential skills in the acquisition and interpretation of forest data;
- a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;
- a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
100 credit points
Research
Students must complete 75 points of research
Coursework
Students must complete 25 points of coursework
Subject Options
Research Component
Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in two of the following subject across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NRMT40012 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
NRMT40013 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
NRMT40014 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
NRMT40015 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
NRMT40016 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
NRMT40017 | Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
Coursework Component
25 points of coursework including one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NRMT40005 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL90002 | Biometry | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NRMT90002 | Biosecurity: Managing Invasive Species | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FRST90015 | Landscape Ecology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FRST90017 | Bushfire Planning & Management | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FRST90022 | Ecosystem Processes of Water and Soil | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or a level 3 or level 9 subject with approval of stream coordinator
Links
http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/master-of-forest-ecosystem-science
Last updated: 18 December 2020