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Y83 Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science is designed to provide high quality studies in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. Students take four introductory science/maths units and can then select combinations of disciplines relevant to their interests and aspirations in a wide range of professions in science and technology, combinations not offered in other degrees.  In addition, the course can be structured as a suitable entry degree for a range of postgraduate research degrees in maths and sciences or professional courses such as dietetics and occupational therapy. A range of majors (Surf Science and Coastal Environmental Science) are offered exclusively in Bunbury.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

University Entrance Requirements Apply
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, Joondalup, and Bunbury Campuses.

Please note that Coastal Environmental Science and Surf Science are only offered on the Bunbury campus. Students may have to take units at Joondalup, Mt Lawley and/or Bunbury campuses.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.

Some units may be available in off-campus mode.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Only two majors are available on the Bunbury campus:

Coastal Environmental Science and

Surf Science.

 

The other majors are available at either Mount Lawley or Joondalup.
 
CORE UNITS
Students should complete the following units in their first year.
 
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
Plus
SCI1125 Professional Science Essentials 15
Plus one of
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
Or
Other mathematics unit
Plus one of the following
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15
SCP1111 Physics of Motion 15
SCP1112 Waves and Electricity 15
 
Students undertaking the course in Bunbury should consult the Course Coordinator about alternatives to the core units offered on that campus.
 
SCIENCE 8 UNIT MAJORS

 
 
Students choose two majors from the following list in collaboration with the award coordinator. Details of the units in each major are given below:

 
 
 
 
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

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012