Students develop an advanced understanding of global issues including mining, energy and ground water resources, environmental problems and climate change. Build practical experience studying rocks and minerals in the Great Artesian Basin, the Savannah and the areas surrounding the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Learn to find feasible and sustainable ways to extract resources, or evaluate geologic natural hazards that may threaten communities. JCU graduates create innovative solutions using natural resources to develop sustainable energy solutions. Geology: CORE SUBJECTS EA5048:03 Minerals and Magmas EA5320:03 Earth Resources, Exploration and Environment EA5650:03 Sedimentary Environments and Energy Resources EA5211:03 Structural Geology and Tectonics EA5044:03 Geological Mapping PLUS Select 3 credit points from: BS5260:03 Modelling Ecological Dynamics or BZ5450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics or EV5110:03 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment or EV5502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems or EV5506:03 Remote Sensing or MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design or SC5502:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies Career Opportunities: Have the opportunity to work as a science professional nationally and internationally with this postgraduate science course. Advance your career in the public or private sector with organisations concerned with the management and use of environmental resources. You could work in non-government organisations specialising in international aid and development, or focus on addressing environmental planning and educational issues. Alternatively, get a job working in environmental consulting firms or become a science communication expert.