Environmental Science is the study of the environment around us in all its aspects, including the natural world and the built environment, and most particularly concerns how these change and under what influences. Environmental Science draws together every aspect of science applicable to the understanding and management of the environment as a whole.
Environmental scientists observe, measure and experiment in all environments and habitats.
They construct and test theories to explain what they see and measure, and use their knowledge to aid in the conservation and management of our natural environment and resources. They may work in laboratories, or in the field - gathering and interpreting data and material which may be collected in a varieety of ways, from the physical collection of data, samples and specimens to the utilisation of satellite data gathering technology. Note that the former has courses that are only available within the specialist program. You can also undertake environmental study as part of the Bachelor of Land and Water Science with the Faculty of Agriculture. First year There are 2 specialist first year courses in Environmental Science, the first examining global geological processes and the second examining the geographical scales of concern such as catchments and land use.