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

The degree has three main components:

  1. A core program of eight units completed in the first year.
  2. A Major program consisting of eight units in Biological Sciences.
  3. A Second Major* chosen from the list below:

Conservation Biology

Environmental Chemistry**

Environmental Management

Catchment Management

Marine and Freshwater Management

 

* With permission of the course coordinator an eight-unit Supporting Major from a course offered by another school may be selected instead of a recommended Second Major.

 

** Students who choose Environmental Chemistry as their second major, will need to complete in their first year EITHER SCC1111 General Chemistry unit, OR SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences AND SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry units.  For the latter option, students will need tosee their respective Course Coordinator.
 
 
 
 
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: 3/31/2010 VET: 3/31/2010