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Gain advanced knowledge about the foraging behaviour, breeding ecology, social organisation, and movements of birds.
This ornithology degree focuses on Australian birds and builds on the knowledge gained in the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology. You'll study a number of specialised subjects focused on evolution, taxonomy, ecology, foraging behaviour, field survey techniques, conservation and management. This knowledge could play an important role in tackling contemporary issues associated with conservation, especially those requiring highly specialised skills.
You can choose where, when and how your learning occurs with online study. You can balance your work, life and study commitments by taking between one and four subjects each session, swapping study modes or, with permission, varying your study pattern to suit your needs.
Charles Sturt University is one of the few universities in Australia to be ranked as above the world standard in environmental science and management in the Australian Government's national evaluation of the research strengths of Australian universities. Our academics emphasise applied learning, using real-world examples, field studies and vocationally focused training to teach you about the environment.
Your degree in ornithology will open doors to a wide range of career possibilities. You could work as an ecologist, wildlife biologist, protected area manager, environmental educator, researcher or sustainable tourism or adventure tour leader. Roles could also be available in government agencies or non-profit organisations. Or you could work as an ecological consultant.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| BIO430 | Avian Biology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO431 | Avian Systematics and Biogeography | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO432 | Avian Population and Community Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO433 | Ornithological Methods | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO437 | Conservation Management of Birds | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO439 | Behavioural Ecology | 8 credit pts |
| Select two (2) subjects from the following: | ||||
| BIO461 | Applied Ecological Conservation | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO516 | Conservation Biology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO521 | Restoration Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM310 | The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| SCI302 | International Practical Experience 2 | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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The subject coordinators were all very helpful. Subjects were split into weekly modules and assessment expectations were very detailed. Plus there was the forum for extra help and discussions. But one on the best things I did was before the course started - I enrolled in a Study Link subject which was very helpful in writing assignments and referencing.
