COURSE INFORMATION

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B73 Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

 

The School of Natural Sciences offers degree programs in the environmental and life sciences with a strong emphasis on practical learning and problem solving through laboratory and field work. Each of the School’s programs integrates a sound knowledge of the discipline with the important generic skills of effective communication, information handling and computing.

 

The programs in Biological Sciences and Environmental Management provide opportunities for students to complete a second major, which is designed to enhance their employment opportunities.


 

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.

 

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

    Land Management

    Management of Aquatic Systems

 

* 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.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on the Joondalup 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)

 
 
 
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
MAECHMEnvironmental Chemistry Major
MAEMANEnvironmental Management Major
MALMANLand Management Major
MAMASManagement of Aquatic Systems Major
 
 
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:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004