EVSC30002 Problem Solving in Environmental Science

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3.5 class hours a week
• 8% group work

Is EVSC30002 hard?

EVSC30002: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How science feeds into environmental decisions: study design, monitoring and acting under uncertainty.

After it you can

• Design monitoring and evaluation studies
• Communicate complex environmental problems
• Make decisions when evidence is uncertain

What you need first

EVSC30003 or ECOL20003 or EVSC20004 or EVSC20007 or MAST20031

• EVSC30003 Environmental Risk Assessment
• ECOL20003 Ecology
• EVSC20004 Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology
• EVSC20007 Modelling the Real World
• MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data

Careers

Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist

How it’s assessed

Tests 20%, Projects 65%, Assignments 15%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is EVSC30002 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking EVSC30002?

Needs EVSC30003 or ECOL20003 or EVSC20004 or EVSC20007 or MAST20031.

Does EVSC30002 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 20%, Projects 65%, Assignments 15%.

How many class hours a week does EVSC30002 have?

3.5 h a week in class

Can I take EVSC30002 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate EVSC30002?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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