Bachelor of Sustainability
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Administration and Availability Information
Course Code | 106310 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (4,SA), Maths B desirable Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor Degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7). |
Course Structure
Level 1
Core Subjects
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
EV1008:03 Human Geography New subject for 2012
EV1011:03 Introduction to Sustainability New subject for 2012
SC1101:03 Science: Nature and Understanding
WS1005:03 Human Rights and Social Issues
Options
Select 3 credit points from the specified list:
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
BU1004:03 Management, People and Organisations
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
SS1010:03 Australian People: An Introduction to the Social Sciences
PLUS
Select 3 credit points from the specified list:
SC1102:03 Systems Modelling and Visualisation
BU1003:03 Economics for Business
BA1002:03 Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the Making of Place
Level 2
Core Subjects
AN2013:03 Culture, Knowledge and Environment
EV2003:03 Introduction to Environment Economics
EV2360:03 Cradle to Grave: Population, Economy and Environment
EV2011:03 The Case for Sustainability New subject for 2013
Options
Select 3 credit points from the specified list:
BU2007:03 Project Management
LA2902:03 Environmental Law and Policy
PLUS
Select 3 credit points from the specified list:
BZ2440:03 Ecology and Conservation
IA2013:03 Ecology and Australian Indigenous Cultures
Level 3
Core Subjects
EV3009:03 Foundations of Natural Resource Management
EV3010:03 Planning for Sustainable Communities in a Changing Environment
EV3011:03 Sustainability in Practice New subject for 2014
WS3214:03 Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice
Major
Select a major from the table below
Majors
Type of major | Single |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Special requirements |
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Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years (including leave of absence) |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points level 1 subjects before attempting any level 2 or 3 subjects |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards this degree, may, under normal circumstances as approved by the Faculty of Science and Engineering, be granted an supplementary examination in that final subject, even if that subject does not normally allow a supplementary examination. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing should not be granted for subjects completed more than 10 years prior to enrolment for the award for which advanced standing is being sought. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Any major studied may appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional year of study |
Eligibility | By selection, dependant on availability of supervisory staff. Normally a minimum average grade of Credit is required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Honours is to be taken. |