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Earth Sciences Major (BSc Science/BAdvSci)

Non-Award

Earth Sciences focuses on addressing challenges in climate change, resource extraction, and environmental solutions. The course equips students with advanced knowledge, digital technology skills, and data interpretation techniques for careers in Earth sciences.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Course Code

MJRU-EARTH

About this course

Overview

Earth scientists are essential to meeting society's future challenges around climate and environmental change, sustainable extraction of critical resources such as water, and minerals for new and emerging technologies.

Across a range of industries, Earth scientists use sophisticated instruments to determine the properties of Earth and planetary materials, and to help understand the evolution of the Earth and the controls and direction of its climate and biosphere.

In this course, you will gain advanced knowledge in Earth sciences and learn how to apply that knowledge to scientific, social and ethical issues. You'll also use digital technologies and learn to gather and interpret data that are relevant to Earth sciences applications and careers.

Earth Sciences is also available as a major in the Advanced Science (Honours) course.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

exhibit a well-developed depth and breadth of knowledge, critical understanding and ability to apply this in Earth sciences, particularly with respect to the geosphere and it's interaction with the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, GC1
select, innovate and apply field, laboratory, remote sensing and data techniques as appropriate, to address problems in the understanding of Earth systems and management of its resources via the design and development of investigations, and the accurate and ethical collection, analysis, visualisation, and interpretation of data and other forms of evidence, demonstrating awareness of limitations and reliability, GC2
synthesise, critically evaluate, and communicate information, arguments and ideas around Earth sciences, natural processes and resources and planetary evolution, demonstrating awareness of underlying assumptions and scientific merit; communicate across written, visual and oral modes, in face to face and digital contexts, and for a range of purposes and audiences, GC3
be adaptable within evolving professional contexts within the Earth sciences and adjacent sectors, demonstrating awareness of global citizenship and sustainability principles, particularly with respect to Earth systems and resources, and a capacity to engage with complex global problems and stakeholders from a range of disciplines, backgrounds and communities, GC4
demonstrate a coherent and reflective understanding of the nature of Earth sciences, the core ethics, the social and cultural context of its concepts and endeavour, and the contributions of different global knowledge systems, including Indigenous perspectives and practices, especially around Earth observation, natural resources, and relationship to Country, GC5
demonstrate integrity and reflective and ethical professional behaviours, including responsible self-direction and collegial collaboration; working safely in diverse environments, including laboratory and field sites; showing respect for others' voices, knowledge, ownership and agency, including cultural protocols and IP; and cognisance of all appropriate regulatory, cultural and professional considerations within and adjacent to the Earth science sector, GC6

Career pathways

### What jobs can the Earth Sciences course lead to?#### **Careers** * Earth scientist * Environmental geoscientist * Hydrogeologist * Geochemist * Geologist * Geotechnician#### **Industries** * Resources and mining * Environmental remediation and protection * Geological surveys * Earth sciences research

Credit for prior study or work

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