Field studies form an integral part of the course. In first year, students study the basic components of biology, chemistry and statistics for life sciences, together with other science electives, such as geology, mathematics or physics. Later years studies include topics such as ecological genetics and evolutionary ecology, environmental pollution control, theoretical and applied ecology, resource management and ecology, conservation biology and waste management and pollution control. Case studies are included in many of the subjects. A wide range of environmental and ecological issues is covered, including waste water treatment and disposal, air quality control, population ecology, community ecology, environmental policy and legislation, conservation ecology, forest and agricultural resources, wildlife and fisheries management and soil science.
Further study is available in honours, graduate diploma, masters and doctoral programs.
The pass degree consists of subjects with a value of 120 points at each year level. Course structure Variations from this course structure must be approved by the Head of the Department of Environmental Management and Ecology.