Graduate Seminar: Environmental Science (EVSC90019)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject will examine current topics in the discipline of environmental science. The choice of topics will be driven by the students in the subject under the direction of the subject coordinators. Students will organise, lead and participate in discussions of relevant material such as journal articles, media stories and environmental impact assessments. Students will also deliver an oral presentation to communicate their research on a current topic in environmental science.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • produce an in-depth analysis of current issues in environmental science;
  • apply scientific principles to evaluate evidence;
  • debate using constructive analysis issues involving environmental monitoring and decision making; and
  • appraise and critique scientific data analysis methodologies used to address an environmental challenge.

Generic skills

Generic skills gained from this subject include the ability to:

  • work constructively with colleagues to resolve disagreement and respect differences of opinion;
  • use scientific evidence to influence and persuade others;
  • prepare and deliver effective oral presentations;
  • exercise critical judgement, and think rigorously and independently; and
  • organize and chair meetings, and actively participate in discussions.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

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.

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One essay of up to 2000 words

  • 2000 words
Week 935%

Contribution to discussions in tutorials, requiring evidence of preparation such as written notes or via other media

From Week 3 to Week 1220%

Leading a discussion in a tutorial throughout the semester, assessed on the quality of the presentation and the ability to encourage informed discussion

  • 50 minutes (total)
From Week 3 to Week 925%

Oral presentation of up to 20 minutes towards the end of semester

  • 20 minutes
From Week 10 to Week 1220%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorsKathryn Russell and Moss Imberger
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours3 x one-hour tutorials each week (36 hours total)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    Coordinator: Kathryn Russell kathryn.russell@unimelb.edu.au

    Coordinator: Moss Imberger moss.imberger@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Environmental Science
    CourseMaster of Science (BioSciences)
  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025