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Environmental Restoration (BSc)

Course Code: B1206

Environmental Restoration works from a basis of understanding the interaction between people and the biological and physical environment. Landscape degradation is a widespread problem in Australia and many overseas countries and relates to a breakdown of biological systems. Knowledge about how these systems are related to the physical components of the environment and the interactions within the systems which need to be reinstated assists in the reconstruction of a successfully functioning landscape. However knowledge of only the physical and biotic components is insufficient and the importance of social elements in causing problems is also covered. The necessity for awareness of environmental processes amongst people in the community is essential for solving environmental problems and this course examines this aspect in the context of a strong scientific background.

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Restoration
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:	Graduates will be well qualified to work in the public and private sectors in positions to do with the restoration of degraded sites and to re-establish environmental function to damaged or sterile areas. Increasing population growth means that there will be ongoing and increasing need for practitioners in restoration science.
Special Requirements:	The degree is available externally, although some attendance is required in individual units.

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