ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE
"Work in the exciting and growing field of environmental industry"
BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE TO WORK IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course consists of 6 modules:
Content
To obtain this certificate you must satisfactorily complete all assignments and pass an exam in each of the following six subjects. (Click on modules for more detail)
Environmental Assessment
Wildlife Management
Introduction to Ecology
Conservation and Environmental Management
Trees for Rehabilitation
Plus one (1) elective module/subject. Select one of the following:
Botany 1
Environmental Waste Management
Earth Science
Ecotour Management
INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY (BEN101)
This subject has 7 lessons as follows:
Ecosystems and Populations
The Development Of Life
Animals, Parasites and Endangered Species
Fungi, Tundra, Rainforests and Marshlands
Mountains, Rivers and Deserts
Shallow Waters
Ecological Problems
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (BEN205)
The course is divided into nine lessons as follows:
Introduction To Wildlife Management
Wildlife Ecology
Wildlife Habitats
Population Dynamics
Carrying Capacity
Wildlife Censuses
Wildlife Management Techniques
Wildlife Management Law And Administration
Wildlife Management Case Study Research Project
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (BEN201)
This course has 8 lessons as follows:
An Introduction To Ecology
A Perspective On Environmental Problems
Pollution and Industry Effects On The Environment
Water and Soil
Vegetation Conservation and Management
Animal Conservation and Management
Marine Conservation and Management
The Future
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE (BEN 301)
There are 8 lessons in this course as follows:
Types of Employment for Environmental Scientists
Introduction to Environmental AssessmenT
International Environmental Law
Domestic Environmental Law
Types of Environmental Assessments
The Design and Process of Environmental Assessment
Writing Environmental Reports
Research Project - The student will carry out a small environmental assessment and write it up as a professional report.
TREES FOR REHABILITATION (BHT205)
There are ten lessons are as follows...
Approaches To Land Rehabilitation
Ecology Of Soils And Plant Health
Introduction To Seed Propagation Techniques
Propagation And Nursery Stock.
Dealing With Chemical Problems
Physical Plant Effects On Degraded Sites
Plant Establishment Programs
Hostile Environments
Plant Establishment Care
Rehabilitating Degraded Sites
BOTANY I (Plant Physiology and Taxonomy) (BSC104)
The course is divided into 10 lessons as follows:
Taxonomic Classification of Plants
Cells and Tissues
Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant
Flowers and Fruit
Seed and the Developing Embryo
Photosynthesis and Growing Plants
Respiration
The Role of Water
Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant
The Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements
EARTH SCIENCE BEN204
There are nine lessons in this module as follows:
Structure and Forces
Rocks and Minerals
Surface Changes
The Oceans
Air and Weather
The Greenhouse Effect
Global Weather Patterns
Geological Time
Modern Environmental Issues
Fee Payment Options
You can pay either
Full Fees
As a two part payment plan
As a four part payment plan
If you pay in full on enrolment, the fees are discounted. If you pay in 2 parts, the first half of the course is supplied initially; and the second part payment is not made until you have completed the first half (at which time the second half of the course is supplied). If you pay in 4 parts, the first half is still supplied; you are then billed a second payment (due 2 months later). The third payment becomes due when you commence the second half of the certificate.The fourth part is due 2 months after that.
More Information on ACS Distance Education and our courses
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
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What learning method should I choose?
We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”
How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”
What Do Our Students think of us?
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Recognition and Accreditation
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Who is ACS Distance Education?
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Career Tips
Qualifications are essential for furthering your career in Environmental Studies, however there are many other things you can do to get ahead. These include:
* experience tips - unpaid or paid, experience is highly valued by future employers.
* networking tips - become a member of relevant environmental networking groups and join website groups related to your field.
* membership - become a member of relevant groups in your field eg. the Mammal Society or Bird Observer Clubs. This is another way to demonstrate your commitment to your career.
DISTANCE LEARNING CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
"Work in the exciting and growing field of environmental industry"
This course develops understanding of environmental issues, policies and practices, and provides a solid grounding in different aspects of environmental studies.
This can be a starting point for either a career in an environmental industry or a first step toward a higher qualification.