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MC191 - Master of Environmental Science and Technology
Plan: MC191 - Master of Environmental Science and Technology
Campus: City Campus
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes Statement
As a graduate of the Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will have:
1. Knowledge
As a graduate of the Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will have:
PLO 1.1: A body knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in both the understanding of environmental processes and the technological advances in measurement techniques, remediation processes and pollution control
PLO 1.2: Knowledge of the research principles and methods applicable to studying the chemical, biological and physical processes occurring in the environment
PLO 1.3 Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to the practice of environmental science and associated technologies
2. Skills
As a graduate of the Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will have:
PLO 2.1: Cognitive skills which demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge about environmental processes enabling critical reflection on environmental theory and professional practice or scholarship
PLO 2.2: Cognitive, technical and creative skills enabling you to investigate analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories about the environment, and to apply established theories to different areas of knowledge or practice concerning the environment
PLO 2.3: Cognitive, technical and creative skills to enable you to generate and evaluate complex ideas about the environmental processes and concepts at an abstract level
PLO 2.4: Communication and research skills to enable you to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
PLO 2.5: Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to environmental professional practice and scholarship
3. Application of knowledge and skills
As a graduate with a Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will be able to apply the above knowledge and skills in the following ways:
PLO 3.1: With creativity and initiative to new situations in your role as an environmental professional practitioner and/or in your further studies
PLO 3.2: With high level personal autonomy and accountability
PLO 3.3: With due regard to ethical conduct, the law and the safety of yourself and others around you
PLO 3.4: To plan and execute a substantial environmental research based project.
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