COURSE INFORMATION
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Forensic and Biomolecular Science is the study of biological systems at the molecular level. It involves the collaborative efforts of a wide range of specialists, including biochemists, biologists, chemists and biotechnologists. During the last half-century there have been remarkable advances in our knowledge of the molecular chemistry of biological systems, most evident in the booming genetics and biotechnology industries. The Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular Science) provides a detailed background in biological systems at the molecular level and an introduction to its application to Forensic Science. Students are prepared for employment in research, development and commercial activity in a wide range of health sciences, law enforcement, natural resource management and commercial biotechnology industries. The course meets the demand for scientists who have a strong focus on laboratory-based careers in molecular science, as applied both to medicine-based and science-based disciplines in a most promising area of scientific and technological opportunity.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard University Admission requirements apply.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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YEAR ONE |
Semester 1 |
SCC1123 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences * |
15 | SCH1111 |
Fundamental Biomedical Techniques |
15 | SCH1133 |
Human Genetics |
15 | SCI1187 |
Form and Function in Biology |
15 | Semester 2 |
SCC1226 |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry * |
15 | SCH1143 |
Systems Physiology |
15 | SCI1183 |
Origins and Evolution of Life |
15 | SCH2142 |
Forensic Genetics |
15 | |
*Students who have TEE chemistry MUST take SCC1111 General Chemistry instead of SCC1123 Chemistry for Life AND SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions instead of SCC1226 Foundations of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. |
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YEAR TWO |
Semester 1 |
SCI3309 |
Biological and Chemical Hazards * |
15 | SCH2226 |
Human Molecular Genetics |
15 | SCH2232 |
Medical Biochemistry |
15 | SCC2211 |
Organic Chemistry |
15 | |
Semester 2 |
SCI2191 |
Bioinformatics |
15 | SCC2301 |
Forensic and Analytical Chemistry |
15 | SCH1105 |
Introduction to Pharmacology |
15 | Plus one elective |
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* This unit will only be offered in even years. Students take this unit either in their second or third year of the course and take an elective the other year. |
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YEAR THREE |
Semester 1 |
SCB3322 |
Applications in Molecular Biology |
15 | SCH3145 |
Biomedical Ethics |
15 | SCH3315 |
Gene Regulation and Biotechnology |
15 | Plus one elective |
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Semester 2 |
SCH3236 |
Pharmacology |
15 | CRI3108 |
Justice and Forensic Science |
15 | Plus two electives |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2008 VET: 3/31/2008