Advanced Environmental and Geospatial Sciences

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EART 4001
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Course ID
205955
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to broaden and deepen students’ scientific skillset through critical engagement with a diverse range of science communication and research-related tasks. Through critical analysis, synthesis, and translation, students will explore how scientific knowledge is constructed, interpreted, and shared. This approach fosters versatility in scientific reasoning, strengthened capacity to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, and awareness of the broader contexts in which environmental and geospatial sciences operate. 

  • Engaging critically and confidently with scientific literature 
  • Synthesising themes in academic literature 
  • Communicating science to a general audience 

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate and summarise scientific research within the field of Environmental & Geospatial Sciences
  • Communicate scientific research in diverse forms for general audiences.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in EART4002 Honours Environmental and Geospatial Sciences Project

Antirequisite(s)

N/A