COURSE INFORMATION
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The Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology) course is designed to enable students to make a positive contribution to management and understanding of Marine and Freshwater environments. The program focuses on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of aquatic environments. The Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology) program comprises 26 units and normally requires three years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) to complete. However, exemptions may be granted to students who have successfully studied in another program allowing for more rapid completion of the course.
The Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology) aims to provide graduates with a range of skills that prepare them for work in aquatic science professions.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard University Admission requirements apply.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology) degree is a 26 unit, 360 credit point, three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode.
The degree has two main components:
(i) a foundation program in the first year; (120 cps)
(ii) a major program in the second and third years consisting of a number of specified units (180 cps) and electives (60 cps).
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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 | SCI1120 |
Natural Sciences Practicum 1 |
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Semester 2 |
SCI1183 |
Origins and Evolution of Life |
15 | SCI1184 |
Australia's Physical Environment |
15 | SCI1185 |
Ecology |
15 | SCI1186 |
Understanding Pollution |
15 | |
YEAR TWO |
Semester 1 |
SCM2202 |
Applied Aquatic Processes |
15 | SCM2201 |
Soil and Land Processes |
15 | SCC1201 |
Chemistry: Structure and Reactions |
15 | Elective unit |
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Semester 2 |
SCI2257 |
Water and Wetlands Management |
15 | SCM3203 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
15 | SCM3204 |
Ecosystem Management |
15 | SCC2301 |
Forensic and Analytical Chemistry |
15 | |
YEAR THREE |
Semester 1 |
SCI3256 |
Coastal and Marine Management |
15 | SCI3206 |
Environmental Investigation and Monitoring |
15 | SCI3214 |
Natural Sciences Practicum 2 |
0 | | Elective unit |
Elective unit |
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Semester 2 |
SCI3356 |
Fisheries and Aquaculture |
15 | SCI3122 |
Sustainable Water Resource Management |
15 | SCI3301 |
Catchment Health and Management |
15 | Elective unit |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
Students must choose four of the below elective units.
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SCI3307 |
Waste Management |
15 | SCC2301 |
Forensic and Analytical Chemistry |
15 | SCC3202 |
Environmental Chemistry and Analysis |
15 | SCM2201 |
Soil and Land Processes |
15 | SCB2322 |
Genetics and Evolution |
15 | SCB2423 |
Plant Diversity |
15 | SCB2424 |
Animal Diversity |
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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 |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006