COURSE INFORMATION

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E69 Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)

The Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) is a multidisciplinary course consisting of a Major Study in Human Biology and Minor Studies in any one of several fields. In addition, students are required to select two Elective units based on their needs and interests. Alternatively students may select a Supporting Major from a range of nominated fields.

 

The Major Study in Human Biology includes studies in Anatomy, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences and Human and Medical Genetics. Each area has units selected to develop skills relevant to the work place.

 

The multidisciplinary nature of this award prepares graduates for employment in a variety of occupations including teaching, hospitals and biomedical research.  Students specialising in Human Biology complete a sixteen unit Major in Human Biology.  In addition, they must complete a further eight units in approved combinations including 2nd Major, or Minor and Electives.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time and part-time study on Joondalup campus.

 
 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH1133 Human Genetics 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Plus one Minor Study unit
or one Elective unit
or one Second Major unit
 
It is recommended that if you do not have TEE chemistry background or equivalent, you should enrol in the Chemistry for Life Sciences SCC1123 unit.
 
Semester 2
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
SCH1132 Human Evolution and Ecology 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
Plus one Minor Study unit
or one Elective unit
or one Second Major unit
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15
SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
Plus one Minor Study unit
or one Elective unit
or one Second Major unit
 
Semester 2
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
SCH2141 Advanced Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH2142 Forensic Genetics 15
Plus one Minor Study unit
or one Elective unit
or one Second Major unit
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
Students will select two of the following:
SCH3145 Biomedical Ethics 15
SCH3223 Medical Genetics 15
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
Plus
One Minor Study unit and one Elective unit
or two Minor Study units
or two Elective units
or two Second Major units
 
Semester 2
SCH3244 Developmental Biology 15
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing 15
One Minor Study unit and one Elective unit
or two Minor Study units
or two Elective units
or two Second Major units
 
 
MINOR STUDIES AND ELECTIVES - EIGHT UNITS
Students choosing to undertake a Minor Study plus Electives programme will complete a prescribed set of six units offered by another discipline.

The following areas are recommended for consideration by students because of their relationship to Human Biology:
Addiction Studies
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Health Promotion
Mathematics
Multidisciplinary Science
Nitrition
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology
Sports Science
Other areas may be selected with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
 
INDUSTRY PRACTICE is incorporated into SCH1111 and SCH2141. This is designed to provide students with experience in the day to day operations of various laboratory settings. All students are encouraged to undertake industry practice during the course as determined by the Course Coordinator in association with participating agencies.
 
 
 
 
 
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: 18/11/2004