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Problem Solving in Environmental Science (EVSC30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The subject includes methods of hypothesis development, experimental design and testing in environmental impact assessment, design and analysis of sampling and monitoring programs and their subsequent analysis, and evaluating proposed solutions for their technical feasibility and risk.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- appreciate environmental decision-making and the role of scientists in that process;
- demonstrate the application of scientific ideas to practical environmental problems;
- describe the methods used for assessing human impacts on the natural environment;
- identify and apply statistical principles underlying the design of environmental impact assessment and monitoring; and
- conduct and present a multidisciplinary research project in environmental impact assessment.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion students should demonstrate the generic skills of being able to:
- employ highly developed conceptual, analytical, quantitative and technical skills;
- demonstrate adeptness with a range of technologies;
- evaluate the role of science in addressing current issues facing local and global communities;
- apply appropriate methods to solve a scientific problem, including the planning and undertaking of a significant project;
- work effectively in groups to meet a shared goal with people whose disciplinary and cultural backgrounds differ from their own; and
- communicate clearly and convincingly about science and technology to expert and non-expert audiences.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC30003 | Environmental Risk Assessment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC90014 | Environmental Risk Assessment | Winter Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
EVSC90009 Problem Solving in Environmental Science
Recommended background knowledge
A statistics subject is strongly recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in practical work activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written examination
| Mid semester | 37.5% |
A small-group oral group presentation during the last 3 weeks of semester
| Late in the teaching period | 25% |
Written essay work
| During the assessment period | 37.5% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Suzie Reichman and Allyson O'Brien Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week, and 18 hours of practicals/tutorials during the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Environmental Science - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024