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G87 Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology)

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. 

 
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 Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology) degree is a 360 credit point (26 unit) three year degree which may be studied in full-time or part-time mode.

 

 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
or if Student has completed TEE Chemistry
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15
SCI1125 Professional Science Essentials 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15
SCI1120 Natural Sciences Practicum 1 0 
 
Semester 2
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCI1184 Australia's Physical Environment 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes 15
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
Elective Unit (15 Credit Points)
 
Semester 2
SCI2204 Wetland Ecosystems 15
SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15
SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 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 (15 credit points)
Elective unit (15 credit points)
 
Semester 2
SCI3312 Fisheries Ecology 15
SCI3122 Sustainable Water Resource Management 15
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15
SCI3452 Marine Ecology 15
 
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15
SCI2370 Wildlife Management 15
SCI2102 Australian Animals 15
ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment 15
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15
 
 
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013