Exploration geophysics is also used to help solve a range of engineering and environmental problems. This course is administered by the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Environmental Science is not a discipline itself but applied knowledge from many disciplines to the analysis of environmental situations. These analyses are fundamental to the development of processes and management techniques to avoid environmental problems or rectify them. Students starting the course in July will take 3.5 years.
Information technology is a broad discipline involving all aspects of computer design and usage.
The courses cover the major practical and theoretical considerations in the study of computer systems. Practical applications include issues in software technology, information systems, networks, distributed systems and information management. Theoretical studies involve algorithms and data structures, formal specifications, verification, validation and cognitive science. Students have considerable control over the breadth of the degree, both through the wide range of science subjects available and through access to elective subjects. Students may elect to be awarded the degree in one or two of the named fields below.