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Bachelor of Environmental Systems

Course rules

 

Bachelor of Environmental Systems


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

BH007

Bachelor of Environmental Systems

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Streams

(1)
The Bachelor of Environmental Systems is available in the following streams:
(a)
Agricultural Systems; and
(b)
Natural Terrestrial Systems.
(2)
Completion of one stream is a requirement of the course. Candidates should seek advice from the degree coordinator on which stream to take, prior to selecting second year units of study.

4 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Bachelor of Environmental Systems table of units of study. The Dean may approve some variation in units of study required for the degree for exceptionally talented students.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must complete 144 credit points, including:
(a)
102 credit points of core units of study
(b)
18 credit points of elective second year units and 24 credit points of elective third year units in a single stream.

6 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.