COURSE INFORMATION
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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.
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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 degree has three main components:
- A core program of eight units completed in the first year.
- A Major program consisting of eight units in Biological Sciences.
- 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.
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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 | |
Semester 2 |
SCI1183 |
Origins and Evolution of Life |
15 | SCI1184 |
Australia's Physical Environment |
15 | SCI1185 |
Ecology |
15 | SCI1186 |
Understanding Pollution |
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*** 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. |
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YEAR TWO |
Semester 1 |
SCB2222 |
Cellular and Molecular Biology |
15 | SCB2322 |
Genetics and Evolution |
15 | Plus two units from their Second Major |
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Semester 2 |
SCB2423 |
Plant Diversity |
15 | SCB2424 |
Animal Diversity |
15 | Plus two units from their Second Major |
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YEAR THREE |
Semester 1 |
SCB3322 |
Applications in Molecular Biology |
15 | SCB3523 |
Plant Physiology and Adaptation |
15 | Plus two units from their Second Major |
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Semester 2 |
SCB3201 |
Studies in Ecology |
15 | SCB3524 |
Comparative and Environmental Physiology |
15 | Plus two units from their Second Major |
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RECOMMENDED SECOND MAJORS
(as listed below)
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| MACBIO | Conservation Biology Major |
MAECHM | Environmental Chemistry Major |
MAEMAN | Environmental Management Major |
MACMAN | Catchment Management Major Major |
MAMFM | Marine and Freshwater Management Major |
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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: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008