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Environmental Science

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Environmental Science will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the environmental sciences, with deep understanding of core scientific principles in the context of natural and unmanaged environments.
2 Exhibit depth of knowledge of the interdependencies between human societies and natural and managed environments at multiple scales.
3 Investigate, critically evaluate and synthesise data on environmental issues using appropriate tools and techniques.
4 Communicate concepts and findings in environmental science through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique.
5 Assess, evaluate and respond to key sustainability challenges for natural and managed environments.
6 Integrate approaches across disciplines to identify, measure and analyse materials, patterns and processes relevant to contemporary environmental challenges.
7 Address authentic problems in environmental science, working within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.
8 Participate constructively in decision-making consistent with regulatory frameworks and principles of sustainable development, across social and cultural boundaries.
9 Reflect critically on the process of environmental decision making and on their own and others’ values, knowledge and perspectives.