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Ecology, sustainability and environmental science - BIOS1301
 rural landscape

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Excluded: ENVS1011
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
 
  

Description

This course provides an introduction to ecology, sustainability and environmental science, introducing a range of biological topics and how scientists approach these topics to solve problems.

The course develops student skills in critically assessing scientific information, routinely debated by the public and decision-makers. It provides a strong grounding in today's and tomorrow's environmental problems and the role of science in providing solutions.


Please note: BIOS1301 averages 5 contact hours per week. Practical classes are not held each week during semester (total of 4 prac classes)

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