Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science with Ecology
What is Environmental Science with Ecology? Learn about the environment and the natural world around us in an applied way and make a difference to the future of the plant. Environmental Science with Ecology equips students with the learning to manage our manmade and natural resources. With a mix of outdoor field work, high tech laboratory experiments, computer mapping, site visits and classroom activities, students gain a range of skills to become Environmental Scientists, Ecologists, Environmental Protection Officers.
Programme Description:
Year One: Students immediately spend three days on field trips to explore the natural environment, and to build friendships in the class. Students develop core competencies in Maths,Biology, Chemistry, IT and communications.
Year Two: Techniques in Ecology and Environmental Science; Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Source to Tap; Climate Science and Environmental Regulation; Terrestrial Ecology; GIS; Soils; Environmental Microbiological monitoring; Wastewater Enquiry Based Learning.
Year Three: Data Management; Occupational Safety and Health (essential for work-placement the following semester); Ecological monitoring; Environmental Toxicity; Water and Wastewater Treatment Theory; Work placement and a chance to study online modules from Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning to Energy and Sustainability.
Year Four (Level 8): A mix of compulsory and elective modules from Advanced GIS, Environmental Legislation and Policy, Environmental systems and Auditing, and Biomolecular Technologies; Natural Resource Management; Cleaner Production; Conservation Issues; The final year project may be practical or desktop research.
What is Environmental Science with Ecology? Learn about the environment and the natural world around us in an applied way and make a difference to the future of the planet. Environmental Science with Ecology equips students with the learning to manage our manmade and natural resources. With a mix of outdoor field work, high tech laboratory experiments, computer mapping, site visits and classroom activities, students gain a range of skills to work in a wide range of careers. These include Environmental and Engineering industries and consultancies, Local Government, Irish Water, the Energy sector and State Agencies (e.g., NPWS and Inland Fisheries Ireland) There are options to travel abroad, work placement, and specialize your own research project in final year. With forty years of delivering Environmental Programmes, IT Sligo are national leaders and are well connected to the jobs market for our graduates.
| Department | Code | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | SG450 | Honours Degree Abinitio |
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*New Common Points Scale
The new Leaving Certificate Common Points Scale from 2017 is not directly comparable with the scale that was in existence from 1992 to 2016.
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Applicants should list their CAO course choices in genuine order of preference and they will be offered the course highest up on their list that they are deemed eligible for, if any.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for CAO 2020 courses at ITSligo are available for download below:
Career Opportunities
Students find careers with environmental and ecological consultancies, Local Authorities, state agencies e.g EPA Inland Fisheries Ireland and Irish Water. Graduates can apply for graduate programmes pursue a range of careers, from field based ,lab based, and office based roles.
Professional Accreditation: Students become student members of Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). All graduates can join the Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland.
What are my further study opportunities?
Graduates of the Level 6 can progress to the Level 7 in Environmental Science with Ecology or transfer to similar Level 7 Programmes. Graduates of the Level 7 can progress to the Level 8 in Environmental Science with Ecology. Graduates of the Level 8 can progress to a range of Level 9 Postgraduate diplomas and/ or taught Masters in Environmental Health and Safety, Water Services Management or an applied Research masters or PhD in the Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS) in the Science Faculty.
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Environmental Science | 05 |
| Diversity of Life | 05 |
| Introductory Chemistry 2 | 05 |
| Mathematics for Science 2 | 05 |
| Environmental Physical Science | 05 |
| Earth Science | 05 |
Semester 3
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Aquatic Ecology: Theory and Lab | 05 |
| Water Quality- Source to Tap | 10 |
| Environmental Regulation | 05 |
| Environmental Enquiry Based Learning 1 | 05 |
| Climate Science | 05 |
Semester 4
Semester 5
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health | 05 |
| Ecological Monitoring | 05 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 05 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Theory | 05 |
| Environmental Ethics | 05 |
| Data Management | 05 |
Semester 6
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Work Placement Preparation | 05 |
| Work Placement | 10 |
| Environmental Instrumental Analysis | 05 |
| Energy and Sustainability [E] | 05 |
| Waste Management [E] | 05 |
| EIA and Planning [E] | 05 |
Semester 7
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 05 |
| Environmental Legislation and Policy | 05 |
| Project 1 | 10 |
| Advanced Environmental Instrumental Analysis [E] | 10 |
| Natural Resource Management [E] | 10 |
Semester 8
[E] = Elective Module. Modules subject to availability.
Did you know?
This is a hands-on programme, students get to perform practical work in the field and in the lab. We use ‘state-of the art equipment,’ e.g drones, computer apps and biomolecular tools during the four years.