COURSE INFORMATION

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B73 Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) is designed for students with a strong interest in the living world. The Biological Science Major covers such areas as cellular and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, zoology, botany, ecology and environmental science. Students also enrol in a Second Major of their choice. The course prepares graduates for professional employment in research, industry, teaching, government agencies and science-based businesses.

 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
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.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences *** 15
SCI1181 Managing the Environment 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
 
Semester 2
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCI1184 Australia's Physical Environment 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15
 
*** Students who have TEE Chemistry may choose to take SCC1111 General Chemistry instead.

In years 2 and 3 students will take their Major in Biological Sciences (the SCB units below), as well as an eight-unit Second Major.
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
 
Semester 2
SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15
SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
 
Semester 2
SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
 
RECOMMENDED SECOND MAJORS

(as listed 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: 4/30/2009 VET: 4/30/2009