Grade: 92. I took this subject in my final semester of uni, and as a geology student I assumed it would be piss easy and it was. The subject is really just a simple introduction to natural environments, covering a wide range of topics at a very basic level. I had already learnt a lot of the content beforehand in other classes, but I reckon most people would find it easy because everything is very surface‑level and not particularly in‑depth. The assignments were also straightforward. For the tutorial tasks, if you wrote things with a bit of depth, you’d basically get full marks. For the Resource Analysis Task, the one where you annotate this brochure thingy, I somehow got full marks just by writing comments directly on the document and making basic observations. The exam (the dumbass end of semester test) let you bring 12 pages of notes, and the questions weren’t theoretical or complex. If you knew the lecture content, you were guaranteed a good mark. For the group presentation, your mark really depended on how good your group was. So I’d recommend sitting next to people who look smart in Week 1, because your group will most likely be whoever ends up at your table. I also liked the lecturer, Alexis Pang he was an absolute legend. He replied to emails quickly, and he had this very dry, middle aged dad humour that was even more memorable because he speaks with a Singaporean accent. The tutors were also really helpful and genuinely good. The only thing I didn’t like was that you had to attend every tutorial to complete the worksheet, which was worth 1% each for 10 weeks

Grade: 85. I took this because of the no exam condition but honestly unless you're really into this type of stuff or obviously if you're doing civil engineering, do NOT take it just because it has no exam. Plus there is an end of semester that that is basically an exam. The content is really really boring and the lectures are dragged. The tutorials are basically compulsory and they make you do a workbook every week that's literally worth like 1% but requires at least 2 hours of your time so be warned. The tutors are really nice though and help you out a lot, better than the lectures at least. The group assignment is pretty interesting, it seems dragged going on field trips but it's not that hard if you get a good group. But it is an easy subject assignments wise, there's nothing really hard til the final report which you're gonna have to put some effort into. I did not enjoy the subject though but that's just because I wasn't interested in the content. If you are, this would be a great wam booster subject too.

As an arts student, I actually found most of the content interesting but that could be because of my love for the environment. The group project and the site visit was both a memorable time for me but also the bane of my existence, so choose your group mates well. Did not like the practicals but overall a relaxed subject with a range of assessments for different kinds of students.

Quite easy and chill subject, with just tutes and lectures and a final assessment rather than an exam. I found the lectures mostly useless, as my tutor summarised the content succinctly and was more engaging, but depends on your style of learning. Also note that the majority of the assessment is related to group work, so teamwork is key.

Easy subject if you have studied Geography before

Pretty straight forward and easy subject. Alexis is a great lecturer but some of the other lecturers were really boring. Also my tutor was terrible. Assessments are all well explained and easy to do well in, as long as you study for the tests.

A good subject, a good introduction to the natural environment and four spheres. Many different lecturers which vary in quality from very good to not so good. Assessments were relatively straight forward and Alexis is a champ, gets work back to you in a few days.

A pretty relaxed subject. Some of the lectures were pretty boring and drone on for ages, but the content otherwise wasn't too bad. Tutes were pretty chill. Tip: study hard for the tests - they're hard! Though luckily not worth much. Also remember to write minutes for each group meeting or you'll lose unnecessary marks.