The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Introduction to the Sydney Environment (BEES6601) course outlines the physical, biological and social environments of Sydney. It looks at contemporary environmental issues and constraints facing Sydney.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Animal Behaviour (BIOS3011) (BIOS3012) course provides one of the most fascinating and rewarding fields of zoological study. The course introduces the study of animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, ethology and more.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Applied Geochemistry (GEOS3281) course examines the behaviour of elements in the surface environment, with applications ranging from mineral exploration and regional mapping to environmental assessment.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Assembling the Tree of Life (BIOS3221) course is designed to train undergraduates in the principles and application of phylogenetic systematics. You’ll learn about the conceptual basis of comparative biology, using morphological and molecular data.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Astrobiology: Life in the Universe (BEES6741) course is a fully online, third-stage science elective course. It explores the search for life elsewhere in the universe through the origin of life on Earth.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Advanced Field Biology (BIOS3601) course offers advanced practical training in diversity, systematics and biology. It also looks at the identification of terrestrial animals and plants and aquatic invertebrates.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Australian Climate & Vegetation (GEOS2711) course explores climatic patterns and their controls in Australia and the biogeography of the continent’s native vegetation. It considers contemporary climate and vegetation but also delves into the past.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Australian Surface Environments & Landforms (GEOS2721) course studies the geomorphology, sedimentology and pedology of Australia's physical landscapes.Â
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Vertebrate Zoology (BIOS2061) course, examines the evolution, diversity and natural history of animals with a special emphasis on how they cope with Australia’s environment.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Level 1 Capstone (SCIF1000) course allows students to explore how scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration can address pressing global challenges, generate new knowledge and develop solutions.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources (BIOS6671) course covers applications of community ecology, population biology and genetics.Â
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Climate Systems Science (CLIM3001) and (CLIM6001) course navigates the key systems that control our climate and how these systems interact. It explores the uncertainties associated with direct climate observation and future climate modelling.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Biology of Invertebrates (BIOS2031) course examines the diversity of invertebrate organisms. Throughout the course, you'll focus on their evolution, morphology, behaviour and ecology.
The ±«±·³§°ÂÌýCoastal Resource and Hazard Management (GEOS3922) course focuses on coastal resource and hazard assessment and builds skills in science, management, communication and policy-based solutions for coastal problems and issues.Â
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Coral Reefs and Climate Change (MSCI2060) course examines one of the world’s most diverse and important ecosystems: tropical coral reefs. You’ll explore how our changing climate affects corals and what measures we can take to conserve these coral reefs.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Data Analysis for Life and Earth Science (BEES2041) and Data Analysis: Environmental Science & Management (BEES5041) course aims to develop your quantitative skills for solving problems in the fields of Biological, Earth and Environmental Science.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Coastal Resource Management (GEOS3921) course is a Stage 3 course that studies current and emerging issues in coastal management and planning.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Earth Materials (GEOS2181) course provides an introduction to the nature and analysis of minerals, clays, rocks, meteorites and gem materials. You’ll learn about the composition of the outermost layer of the Earth known as the crust.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Earth and Environmental Science (GEOS1211) course introduces theoretical concepts of earth surface processes, landforms, surface deposits and soils. You’ll explore and interpret the origins of the continents, oceans, atmosphere and more.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Earth Structures (GEOS3171) course seeks to unravel the history of the Earth’s continental crust and lithosphere and its distortion over millions of years, resulting in a complex three-dimensional form.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Ecology, Sustainability and Environmental Science (BIOS1301) course provides you with a strong grounding in present biological, ecological and environmental problems and their effects on biodiversity.
The Earth’s Systems and Sustainability (GEOS2291) course provides students with core background knowledge on how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere (Earth’s Systems) are interconnected.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Ecosystem Conservation and Management (BIOS2123) course is an intensive field-based course offering hands-on training in ecosystem science and management in rivers and wetlands.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Environmental Impact Assessment UG (GEOS3911) & Environmental Impact Assessment PG (GEOS9011) course develops your understanding of how the environment is factored into development decision-making in NSW.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Environmental Systems, Processes and Issues (GEOS1701) course introduces you to the physical and biological systems and processes that create the Earth’s natural environments.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Environmental Change (GEOS3761) course delves into some of the great scientific and archaeological questions about what happened on Earth and why. Past environmental changes provide valuable insights into how our planet works.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Evolution in the Modern World (BIOS2500) course introduces you to the power of evolutionary thinking and its application to understanding modern life. You’ll explore how evolution shapes the living world.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Evolutionary and Functional Biology (BIOS1101) course examines the evolutionary history of life on earth. You’ll explore human origins and the relationship between environment, adaptation, form and function.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Evolution (BIOS3171) course studies evolutionary ideas and research techniques to improve your scientific skills. You'll learn how to generate research questions, analyse and interpret data, and write a scientific paper.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Exploring the Natural World course (BEES1041) will introduce students to the science and scientific methods within the life, environmental and Earth sciences.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Field Methods and Mapping (GEOS2131) course covers practical geological mapping techniques, general field skills, and the integration of stratigraphic, lithological, structural and paleontological concepts.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Evolutionary and Physiological Ecology (BIOS2011) course introduces you to the functional relationships between living organisms and their environments with an emphasis on Charles Darwin’s Theory of evolution.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Geographic Data Analysis (GEOS3821) course explores a toolbox of conceptual approaches and methods to model and analyse complex, and often non-deterministic geographic problems.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science (CLIM2001) course explores the basic physical principles and processes that govern our atmosphere and its climate. It will give you the necessary knowledge to understand everyday weather phenomena and more.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Introduction to Astrobiology (BEES2741) course is a fully online course on the search for life elsewhere in the universe, the origin of life on Earth and the future of life on our planet.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing (GEOS2821) course provides a theoretical understanding and practical introduction to the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Introduction to Science Communication (BEES2680) course is fully online and provides a solid foundation in science communication skills, including active listening and critical reading.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Introduction to Climate Change (CLIM1001) course is an online-only course that introduces you to climate law, climate psychology, electricity generation and climate impacts.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Introductory Marine Science (MSCI1001) course will introduce you to a cross-section of the theory and application of marine science. This course was known as MSCI2001 in 2020 and in prior years.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Investigating Earth and Its Evolution (GEOS1111) course provides a foundation of geology, exploring the properties of minerals and rocks, and the processes by which their form is described.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Marine and Aquatic Ecology (BIOS2091) course and (MSCI9001) examines the ecology of aquatic habitats with a major focus on marine coastal systems such as kelp forests, coral reefs and seagrass meadows.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Ocean to Estuarine Ecosystems (BIOS3081) and Topics in Marine Biology and Ecology (MSCI5005) course explores environmental marine science by the practical application of theory.
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Peak Carbon: Climate Change and Energy Policy (GEOS2241) course provides insight into one of the most important policy changes confronting Australia and the world today: climate change.
