COURSE INFORMATION

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Y18 Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) is designed for students with a strong interest in the living world. The course covers such areas as cellular and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, zoology, botany, animal and plant physiology and ecology. The course prepares graduates for professional employment in research, industry, teaching, government agencies and science-based businesses.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is a 24 unit degree with a 360 credit point value.

 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences * 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 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
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
 
* Students who have TEE Chemistry may choose to take SCC1111 General Chemistry instead.

 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
Plus two elective units
 
Semester 2
SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15
SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15
Plus two elective units
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15
Plus two elective units
 
Semester 2
SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15
Plus two elective units
 
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15
SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
SCI1130 Introduction to the Art and Science of Brewing 15
MAN1100 Management I ** 15
SCI2101 Australian Plants 15
SCI2102 Australian Animals 15
ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment ** 15
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes 15
SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
SCI2370 Wildlife Management 15
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15
SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15
MAT3488 Biostatistics 15
 
** It is recommended that students complete at least one non-science elective.
 
 
 
 
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: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011