MC191 - Master of Environmental Science and Technology

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Plan: MC191 - Master of Environmental Science and Technology
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so that you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and the provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation for scheduled face-to-face and online classes and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities. 

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.   

Assessments in this program are designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course.  Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, timed assessment.  

Inherent requirements 

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Science inherent requirements, which apply to Master of Environmental Science and Technology: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-science

By understanding the types of activities you will participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in MC191 Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will:

  • Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
  • Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
  • Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;
  • In addition, these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.

Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.

  • In both BIOL2485/BIOL2486 - Research Project A (Planning) and BIOL2231/BIOL2328 - Research Project B (Implementation) you may be working on industry-related projects in partnership with industry.
  • In ENVI1239 Professional Environmental Scientist you will interact with industry partners in a range of case studies taking on the perspectives of key stakeholders.

You may choose to undertake some of the following optional courses as part of the WIL experience.

  • ENVI1232 - Environmental Sampling and Analysis
  • ENVI1233 - Environmental Science Project
  • ONPS2636 - Science Work Project
  • ENVI1234 - Environmental Sustainability Project International
  • ENVI1235 - Environmental Sampling and Analysis International
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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Year One of the Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

The Professional Scientist 12 ENVI1239 City Campus
The Hydrosphere 12 ENVI1215 City Campus
The Atmosphere 12 ENVI1216 City Campus
Ecology 12 ENVI1238 City Campus
The Soil Environment 12 ENVI1217 City Campus
GIS Fundamentals 12 GEOM1159 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Applied Analytics 12 MATH1324 City Campus
Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety 12 PUBH1361 City Campus
Energy & Earth's Environment 12 PHYS2193 City Campus
Project Management 12 MANU2123 City Campus
Sustainable Energy Fundamentals 12 MIET2371 City Campus
Ethics and Sustainability 12 OENG1093 City Campus
 
AND

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Year Two of the Program

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Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Research Methods 12 BIOL2411 City Campus
Environmental Management Systems and Tools 12 ENVI1128 City Campus
Environmental Sampling and Analysis 12 ENVI1232 City Campus
Environmental Science Project 12 ENVI1233 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete 48 credit points from the Science Options List below:
}
OR
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Complete the following Five (5) courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Research Methods 12 BIOL2411 City Campus
Environmental Management Systems and Tools 12 ENVI1128 City Campus
Environmental Sampling and Analysis 12 ENVI1232 City Campus
Research Project A (Planning) 24 BIOL2485 City Campus
Research Project B (Implementation) 24 BIOL2328 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete 12 credit points from the Science Options List below:
}
 
AND

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Science Option Course List:

List of Science Option Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Marine Biology 12 BIOL2567 City Campus
Marine and Geological Systems (MAGS) 12 EASC1083 City Campus
Ecotoxicology 12 ENVI1224 City Campus
Environmental Microbiology 24 ENVI1006 City Campus
Aquatic Resources Management 12 ENVI1209 City Campus
Biosolids and organic wastes - their sustainable management and beneficial use 12 ENVI1214 City Campus
Remote Sensing 12 GEOM2173 City Campus
GIS Applications 12 GEOM1167 City Campus
GIS Principles 12 GEOM1163 City Campus
Satellite Positioning 12 GEOM2066 City Campus
Applied Analytics 12 MATH1324 City Campus
Sustainable Energy Fundamentals 12 MIET2371 City Campus
Photovoltaic Systems 12 MIET2130 City Campus
Electrical Energy Storage Systems 12 MIET2131 City Campus
Renewable and Solar Fuels 12 MIET2372 City Campus
Wind and Hydro Power 12 MIET2373 City Campus
Plant Cell and Tissue Culture 24 ONPS2095 City Campus
Occupational Hazards and Control 12 PUBH1358 City Campus
Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety 12 PUBH1361 City Campus
Energy & Earth's Environment 12 PHYS2193 City Campus
Environmental Analytical Chemistry License 12 ENVI1231 City Campus
Environmental Sustainability Project International 12 ENVI1234 City Campus
Environmental Sampling and Analysis International 12 ENVI1235 City Campus
Ethics and Sustainability 12 OENG1093 City Campus
Science Work Project 12 ONPS2636 City Campus
Toxicology and Epidemiology 12 PUBH1403 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

Semester 1, 2024 Transition Plan

Minor amendments have been made to your program effective semester 1, 2024. Below listed courses have new courses codes, however the title and content have not changed. This amendment will no impact your enrolment of completion of the program. 

List of new course codes: 

Course Title 

Old code 

New code 

The Professional Scientist 

ENVI1207 

ENVI1239 

Ecology 

ENVI1210 

ENVI1238 

Energy and Earth's Environment 

PHYS2129 

PHYS2193 

Marine Biology 

BIOL2315 

BIOL2567 

Remote Sensing 

GEOM2128 

GEOM2173 

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2019 Transition Plan

The following changes have been made to the following option courses:

Old course/s no longer offered

Credit Points

New or amended course

Credit Points

BIOL2230/BIOL2327

Research Project 1

12

BIOL2485/BIOL2486

Research Project A (Planning)

24

BIOL2231

Applied science Research Project 24

24

BIOL2231

Research Project B (Implementation)

24

If you have successfully completed BIOL2230/2327 Research Project 1 (12CP) and/or BIOL2231 Applied Science Research Project 24 (24CP), credits achieved will be counted towards your overall program.

Student Transition Plan 2016

If you enrolled in MC191 in 2015, the changes to the program structure in 2016 will not affect your progression through the program. All credit points completed under the old structure will be counted under the new program structure. No student will be disadvantaged by this change.

If in doubt, you should consult your program manager for advice on which courses to take in order to graduate.

 If you enrolled prior to 2015, the following transition plan is applicable to you:

Year or Semester

Old course/s no longer offered

Credit Points

New or amended course

Credit Points

Year 1

ENVI1208 Fundamentals of Environmental Science

12

ENVI1216 The Atmosphere

12

 

ENVI1207 Professional Environmental Scientist

12

OENG1093 Ethics and Sustainability

12

 

1 Technical elective

12

ENVI1210 The Ecosphere

12

  1 Technical elective 12 ENVI1217 The Lithosphere 12
  1 Technical elective 12

ENVI1215 Hydrosphere

12

If you enrolled in 2015, or 2016, or Semester 1, 2017 the following transition plan is applicable to you:

Year or Semester Old course/s no longer offered Credit Points New or amended course Credit Points
Year 1 OENG1093 Ethics and Sustainability 12 Technical Elective 12

If you enrolled in 2015, or 2016, or Semester 1, 2017 the following transition plan is applicable to you:

Year or Semester Old course/s no longer offered Credit Points Equivalent alternative course Credit Points
Year 2 BIOL2237 12 BIOL2230 Research Project 1 12
Year 2 BIOL2238 24 BIOL2231 Applied science Research Project 24 24

Retained Credit

All credit points successfully completed in a prior version of this program will count towards completion of the program

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