BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Biological Science explores how animals and plants function, evolve and relate to one another as well as to the environments in which they live. Study in Biological Science can include courses in animal behaviour, animal and plant morphology/taxonomy, animal and plant physiology, cell biology, evolutionary studies, genetics, marine biology, marine and terrestrial ecology. These are particularly relevant to careers in wildlife management, agriculture, forestry, conservation and related environmental sciences.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Science describes a very broad area of study that includes all aspects of the world around us, our impact upon it and how we should manage our activities to maintain a sustainable balance with nature. UNSW offers a 4-year Environmental Science degree in which the final (4th) year is an Honours year. Discipline specialization within the BEnvSc degree includes biology, earth science, geography, marine biology, and oceanography.

 

GEOGRAPHY
In the 21st century, geography is concerned with understanding the functioning of natural environments and human societies. Geographers study natural processes, environmental problems, resource management systems, and social, cultural and economic processes that shape our interactions with nature. Geography courses provide training in field research techniques, and in holistic approaches to environmental and social problems. Courses include coastal zone management, social and demographic change, urban environmental issues, ecology and biogeography, cultural diversity, environmental impact assessment, land and water management, soil degradation and conservation, environment and development, remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS). Training in geography develops a broad range of insights in environmental, economic and demographic areas and, as a consequence, career opportunities include jobs in earth or environmental sciences, natural resource management, community development, agriculture, urban and social planning.

 

 

GEOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE
Geologists study the nature and evolution of the structure of our planet, covering everything from natural crystals and fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes and move continents across the globe. Almost everything we do involves the Earth in some way. Tuition covers environmental geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology and groundwater contamination, mineral and petroleum exploration and resources, palaeontology, remote sensing and much more. Field work in different regions of New South Wales is an essential part of geology courses. A major in Geology develops skills which may lead to a wide range of exciting and highly-paid careers involving the use of sophisticated technology and exploration at interesting destinations all around the world.

 

 

MARINE SCIENCE
Marine Science looks at all aspects of the marine environment, encompassing many sciences from biology to geology. Within the School of BEES, Marine Science can be studied with an emphasis on biology, earth sciences or oceanography. Marine Biologists look at life on the shore and in the oceans and estuaries, whereas Marine Geologists study the structure and topography of the ocean floor, ocean sedimentation and marine resources.

 

SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The new Science Major sequence will qualify graduates to work in the growth areas of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. These new technologies are being adopted throughout the community and business world in areas as diverse as environmental management, resource exploration, hazard protection, emergency services and marketing.