Bachelor of Forest Science and Management

Foresters of Australia. Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. 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Table of contents Course requirements Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Forest Science and Management degree a candidate shall successfully complete 16 weeks approved work experience and not less than thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; seven (7) units from Part B, or other approved units A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Forest Science and Management: has successfully completed eight (8) units, with no more than four (4) units as advanced standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree; or has successfully completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Environmental Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature from the Bachelor Degree. Schedule of units Part A AGR00214 - Soil Processes AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation BIO00201 - Biology BIO00202 - Ecology BIO00213 - Plant Identification and Conservation CHE00201 - Chemistry ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere FOR00100 - Fire Ecology and Management FOR00101 - Plant Physiology and Ecology FOR00102 - Measuring Trees and Forests FOR00103 - Native Forest Silviculture FOR00104 - Forest Operations FOR00105 - Plantation Silviculture FOR00106 - Wood Science and Utilisation FOR00107 - Forest Health: Pest and Disease Management FOR00108 - Agroforestry and Farm Forestry FOR00109 - Forest Modelling and Management FOR00110 - Natural Resources Policy ENV10656 - Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues Part B Electives Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Bachelor of Forest Science and Management Session 2 Commencement Notes Note 1: Compulsory Residential for External Students Note 2: This unit is available in ODD years e.g 2015 & 2017 Note 3: This unit is available in EVEN years e.g 2016 & 2018 Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.