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SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences
and either
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology
or
SCC2301 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry
 
Description:

In this unit the processes and procedures for assessing biological and chemical hazards are described.  The information sources used to assess hazards are investigated and applied to biological and chemical risk scenarios.  The course provides students with the opportunity to apply practical measures to investigate and manage biological and chemical hazards in the environment.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
G60Bachelor of Science (Applied and Analytical Chemistry)
K70Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
G83Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular Science)
MAENCHEnvironmental and Biological Chemistry 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: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010