UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ENV1800 Environmental science: A Southeast Asian perspective

Faculty of Science

ENV1800 Environmental science: A Southeast Asian perspective is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 55%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ENV1800

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ENV1800

1 unit list ENV1800 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

PROHIBITION: ENV1711

Overview

This unit introduces you to the tropical environments of Southeast Asia from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to lowland rain forests and mountains. It explores the flora, fauna, climate, biogeography and ecosystems of the region. A comparison is made with the Australian environment and other ecosystems of the world. Human impacts on the environment such as pollution, energy use, food production and human population growth are discussed and ameliorative measures explored. The field trip enables you to compare the ecological processes of three different tropical environments.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Assignment 1 (Essay on an environmental topic)Written
    15%
  • Mid-semester testQuiz / Test
    20%
  • Assignment 2 - Field trip reportDemonstration
    10%
  • Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination
    55%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in the Southeast Asian region;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of ecosystems and flora and fauna in SE Asia in comparison with other regions of the world;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate understanding of the importance of weather, climate, geology, biogeography, nutrient cycles, community interactions, on the ecology of SE Asian plants and animals;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate understanding of conservation issues in SE Asia, in particular with respect to human impacts;

  5. 5

    Access and critically analyse sources of scientific information;

  6. 6

    Exhibit scientific writing skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures36 hours
  • Applied sessions8 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • 3 hours of lectures (online);
  • 2 hours tutorial and
  • 6-7 hours of independent study per week
  • 1 day field trip per semester

This is compulsory and will introduce you to some of the tropical environments discussed in the lectures. Information from the field trip may be included on the final exam.

The professional experience, reflection tasks and other assessment tasks aim to provide a mixture of theory, self-awareness, and practical experience, which are essential elements of professional development.

The unit features the following teaching and learning approaches:

Learning resources

Required resources

Living in the Environment by Miller & Spoolman (2016), Cengage learning. 19th edition available as an eBook:
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.monash.edu.au/lib/MONASH/detail.action?docID=4787776

Recommended resources

A useful website for staying up-to-date with environmental news is www.mongabay.com.

McKinney, M.L., Schoch, R.M. & Yonavjak, L. 2013. Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions. 5 th Ed. Jones and Barlett Learning.

Cunningham, W.P and Cunningham, M.A. 2007 Environmental Science. A Global Concern. 10th Ed. McGraw-Hill.

Where it fits

ENV1800 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Faddrine Jang
Chief Examiners
Dr Faddrine Jang

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENV1800?

ENV1800 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ENV1800?

ENV1800 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ENV2726.

When is ENV1800 offered?

In 2026, ENV1800 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

Does ENV1800 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 55% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include ENV1800?

ENV1800 is part of Sustainability and responsible management; and Tropical environmental biology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available