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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2011: Environmental Health Science specialisation

Study Plan

Students that successfully follow the study plan for the Environmental Health Science specialisation as listed below will be eligible to apply to transfer into either of the following programs:

Students should seek Program Advice from the Faculty H Block Admin office or email FosheProgramAdvice@usc.edu.au with regards to queries on Program progression.

Year 1
Core courses (2)

Complete 2 core courses—ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Note: To transfer into Bachelor of Environmental Health Science students must undertake COR109  as one of their chosen core courses.

Required courses (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
LFS112 Human Physiology
PUB102 Environment and Health
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology

Please note: SCI110 Science Research Methods should be studied in Semester 1.

^ Students who have not successfully completed the prerequisite courses of LFS100 Cell Biology or LFS103 Introductory Bioscience(or equivalent) for LFS112 must seek permission from the Course Coordinator to enrol in this course. Students who have not met the prerequisite requirements, or who need to refresh their knowledge of biology and chemistry are advised to enrol in ENB126 Enabling Physiology, which is conducted prior to the commencement of Semester 2.

Year 2
Required courses (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MTH101 Introduction to Mathematics
LFS261 Microbiology
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
PUB205 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
Elective courses: (2)

Select 2 advanced elective courses (200 or 300 level) from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: one elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2.

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