UWA Handbooks 2009 - Courses

Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) (50110)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
 
Course type: 
   Undergraduate bachelor's degree
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   Beginning of year and mid-year
Description: 
   This programme encompasses all aspects involved in the study of the Earth including surface landforms and features, the movement of water, the role of climate, formation of soils and vegetation, and processes in the Earth's interior. Students with an average of 65 per cent in units for their major may undertake the honours programme.
Admission requirements: 
   Standard UWA requirements for entry to a bachelor's degree course. See 'Undergraduate Admission' and 'University General Rules' in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section of this handbook. In addition to the English requirement, all students are required to have a scaled score of at least 50 per cent in a TEE mathematics subject, or equivalent.
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   144
Structure: 
   Full-time students normally take eight units (48 points) at each level.
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   3 years
Standard part-time completion: 
   Up to 10 years
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley), Albany (Level 1 units only)
Domestic fee type: 
   Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
Majors available: 
   Geography, Geology, Soil Science, Land and Water Management
Honours available: 
   Yes
Honours code: 
   5011H

For information on this course contact (Interstate Call Prefix: 08):

Contact: Marjan Heibloem
Position: Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Phone: 6488 2565
Email: science@fnas.uwa.edu.au

Note: 
Only Level 1 units of the degree are offered in Albany. Students are expected to complete higher-level units at the Crawley campus.