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Environmental Studies

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Environmental Studies will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Exhibit a broad and comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts and methods in natural and social sciences, and of how these apply to practice, policies and institutions relevant to environmental issues.
2 Examine natural environments, resources and management in the context of contemporary Australian regulatory and policy frameworks.
3 Work competently, confidently and safely in field and laboratory environments.
4 Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in environmental studies from a range of relevant sources.
5 Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to address a variety of environmental issues in a range of contexts.
6 Communicate concepts and findings in environmental studies to diverse audiences through multiple modes, using logical arguments and responding effectively to scrutiny.
7 Integrate and apply perspectives on complex environmental issues from the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
8 Address authentic problems in environmental studies, working professionally and responsibly within diverse, interdisciplinary teams.
9 Critically reflect on the ethical, social and cross-cultural contexts within which environmental issues are situated.
10 Examine and evaluate contemporary environmental and social issues from a range of ethical, disciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives.