Introduction to Environmental Studies (ENVM1501)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Workshop 1 Hour/ Week
2L1W
Incompatible
ENVM1503 or AGRC1010
Assessment methods
Essay, video
Course enquiries
Doctor Bradd Witt (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Bradd Witt (bwitt@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
ENVM1501 is an introduction to the complex interaction among social, political, cultural, economic and ecological factors in the field of environmental management. This course is a foundation for the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) that provides insight into the range of courses students will undertake throughout the 4 year degree. Importantly ENVM1501 also allows students to see the relationships between different courses and disciplines and how they are required for successful environmental managers. This course offers a philosophical framework necessary for modern environmental managers to deal with and approach the complex reality of their field. It also places emphasis on thinking about environmental issues and opportunities in a holistic and interdisciplinary way. Although aimed at first year Environmental Management students this course is also undertaken by a range of students in different programs at UQ and from overseas, and therefore it is also a good foundation for anyone interested in environmental management.