Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science
Overview
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science is offered on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science provides advanced knowledge and skills to understand and address complex environmental issues, preparing graduates for careers in environmental management, research, or further academic study.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to register for the Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science degree if they have previously been awarded a Bachelor’s degree with a major or programme in either Geography or Environmental Sciences.
Modules
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science comprises modules with a total credit point value of 128 credit points as approved by the Senate. The Module ENVS730 may not be repeated.
Semester 1
- Research Methods in Environmental Sciences – ENVS700 (16 Credits)
48 credits selected from the modules listed below, or from related disciplines approved by the school:
- Biogeography of Invasive Species – ENVS708 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Global Change – ENVS709 (16 Credits)
- Micro- and Meso- Climatology – ENVS702 (16 Credits)
- Analytical GIS & Advanced Spatial Modelling – ENVS712 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Biogeography – ENVS723 (16 Credits)
- Coastal Geomorphology – ENVS741 (16 Credits)
- Contemporary Environmental Issues – ENVS751 (16 Credits)
No more than 16 credits from Modules given below:
- Natural Resources & Sustainable Land Use – GEOG733 (16 Credits)
- Rural Development & Land Reform – GEOG735 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Tourism Studies – GEOG744 (16 Credits)
Semester 2
- Advanced Remote Sensing – ENVS720 (16 Credits)
YEARLY MODULE
- Environmental Science Research Project – ENVS730 (48 Credits)
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