Bachelor of Land and Water Science
The last intake of students for this degree occurred in 2009. No new students will be permitted to commence this degree.
(Part-time study, during the daytime only, may be available in certain circumstances)
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.
The course has a strong scientific base. The focus of this four-year applied degree is on the development of analytical, quantitative, computing and communication skills. Students learn how to apply the knowledge and principles of science to the understanding, management and conservation of our land and water resources. Highly regarded skills are gained in the fourth year through the completion of a research thesis.
Major studies: Include basic and applied aspects of biology, chemistry, geography, geographic information systems, geology, hydrology, soil science, statistics, sustainable agriculture and resource economics relevant to land and water science.
Professional Experience: For students enrolling since 2008, this professional experience requirement is credited to the AFNR4001 unit of study.
Professional recognition: Graduates are eligible for membership of professional societies including the International Association of Hydrogeologists and Australian Society of Soil Science Inc.
Career opportunities: Examples include technical experts and researchers in catchment management organisations, sustainable land and water management, environmental assessment, remediation and protection, landcare, environmental consultants, media researchers and journalists, national parks and wildlife services, educators.
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Year 3* |
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| Year 3 will have a core (24 credit points) of: | |||
| LWSC3005 Environmental Water Quality |
6 | P LWSC2002 or GEOG2321 or AGCH2003 or 6 credit points of intermediate Chemistry Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| ENVX3001 Environmental GIS |
6 | A least 48 credit points in second year agriculture/science units. |
Semester 2 |
| ENVX3002 Statistics in the Natural Sciences |
6 | P ENVX2001 or BIOM2001 or STAT2012 or STAT2912 |
Semester 1 |
| SOIL2004 The Soil Resource |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| And 24 credit points selected from Table B. | |||
Year 4* |
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| In Year 4 students will complete: | |||
| AFNR4101 Research Project A |
12 | P 144 credit points of level 1000-3000 units of study |
Semester 1 |
| LWSC3007 Advanced Hydrology and Modelling |
6 | P LWSC2002 |
Semester 1 |
| SOIL3009 Contemporary Field and Lab Soil Science |
6 | P SOIL2003 |
Semester 1 |
| AFNR4001 Professional Development |
6 | N AGRF4000 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| AFNR4102 Research Project B |
12 | P AFNR4101 |
Semester 2 |
| And one unit of study from Table C. | |||
| * A student may apply to the degree coordinator for permission to enrol in up to one (6 cp) elective University of Sydney unit of study in year 3 and up to one (6 cp) University of Sydney unit of study in year 4 which is not listed in Tables B or C. The application must (1) be made prior to enrolment in the unit (2) be submitted with a written academic justification for enrolment by the student and (3) be submitted with written approval of the relevant unit of study coordinator. | |||
Table B |
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| Agricultural Economics | |||
| AGEC3101 Agribusiness Management |
6 | P AGEC2103 or AGEC2003 or AGEC1006 N AGEC3103 and AGEC3001 |
Semester 2 |
| AGEC2101 Market and Price Analysis |
6 | P AGEC1006 or (AGEC1003 and AGEC1004) or AGEC1002 or AGEC1102 or RSEC1031 or AGEC1031 N AGEC2001 |
Semester 2 |
| AGEC3102 Agricultural and Resource Policy |
6 | P (AGEC2001 or AGEC2101) and (AGEC2003 or AGEC2103) N AGEC3002 |
Semester 1 |
| Agronomy | |||
| AGRO3004 Managing Agro-Ecosystems |
6 | P AFNR1001, AFNR1002, PLNT2003, SOIL2003 and (BIOM2001 or ENVX2001) |
Semester 2 |
| Geography/Science | |||
| GEOS3018 Rivers: Science, Policy and Management |
6 | P 24 credit points of Intermediate units of study including 6 credit points of Intermediate Geoscience (GEOG or GEOS) units of study N GEOS3918 |
Semester 1 |
| ENVI3111 Environmental Law and Ethics |
6 | A Intermediate Environmental Science. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Science or Agriculture units. N ENVI3001, ENVI3003 |
Semester 1 |
| ENVI3112 Environmental Assessment |
6 | A Intermediate Environmental Science. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Science or Agriculture units. N ENVI3002, ENVI3004 |
Semester 2 |
| Plant Science | |||
| PLNT3003 Systematics and Evolution of Plants |
6 | P 6 credit points of any Intermediate unit of study from BIOL, PLNT, LWSC, HORT, GEOS, GEOG, ENVI, SOIL. N PLNT3903 |
Semester 1 |
| PLNT3001 Plant, Cell and Environment |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics or equivalent N PLNT3901 |
Semester 2 |
| or | |||
| PLNT3901 Plant, Cell and Environment (Advanced) |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics or equivalent with average grade of distinction N PLNT3001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| PLNT3002 Plant Growth and Development |
6 | P 12 credit points of intermediate PLNT, BIOL, AGCH or CROP units of study including at least one of PLNT2001, PLNT2901, PLNT2003, PLNT2903, BIOL2016, BIOL2916, BIOL2003, BIOL2903, BIOL2006, BIOL2906, CROP2001, AGCH2002 or equivalent N PLNT3902, BIOL3021, BIOL3931 |
Semester 2 |
Table C |
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| Agricultural Chemistry | |||
| AGCH4007 Instrumentation in Analytical Chemistry |
6 | P PLNT2001 or AGCH2003 or AGCH2004 or any Intermediate unit in Chemistry |
Semester 1 |
| Agronomy | |||
| AGRO4003 Crop and Pasture Agronomy |
6 | P AGRO3004 |
Semester 1 |
| AGRO4004 Sustainable Farming Systems |
6 | P AGRO3004 |
Semester 1 |
| Ecology | |||
| PLNT3003 Systematics and Evolution of Plants |
6 | P 6 credit points of any Intermediate unit of study from BIOL, PLNT, LWSC, HORT, GEOS, GEOG, ENVI, SOIL. N PLNT3903 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3009 Terrestrial Field Ecology |
6 | A BIOL (3006 or 3906). Prior completion of one of these units is very strongly recommended. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology or ANSC2004 and BIOM2001. N BIOL3909 One 6 day field trip held in the pre-semester break (17 - 22 July 2011), and 4x4 hr practical classes during weeks 1-4 in Semester 2. |
S2 Intensive |
| GIS | |||
| ENVX4001 GIS, Remote Sensing and Land Management |
6 | A Recommended units include GEOS2111/GEOS2911 (Natural Hazards: a GIS approach), ENVX3001 (Environmental GIS), SOIL3004 (The Soil Resource), GEOS3014/GEOS3914 (GIS in Coastal Management) Note: Department permission required for enrolment Consent of the unit coordinator required. |
Semester 2 |
| Resource Economics | |||
| RSEC4131 Benefit-Cost Analysis |
6 | P (ECON2001 or ECOS2001) and (AGEC2103 or AGEC2003) N AGEC4037 |
Semester 1 |
| RSEC4132 Environmental Economics |
6 | A (ECON2001 or ECOS2001), (ECON2002 or ECOS2002), AGEC3001, AGEC2101, AGEC2105 P ECON2001 or ECOS2001 or AGEC2103 or AGEC2003 N ECON3013, AGEC4035 |
Semester 1 |
| Soil Science | |||
| PPAT4005 Soil Biology |
6 | P MICR2024 or 6cp intermediate microbiology |
Semester 1 |
| SOIL3010 The Soil at Work |
6 | P SOIL2003 or SOIL2004 |
Semester 2 |