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This double degree is designed to enable students to develop their scientific curiosity and analysis with cultural understanding and creativity. The course provides a global outlook on scientific knowledge and it will broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, to make a wider contribution to society. It is a challenging educational program, engaging in powerful communication and scientific inquiry, leading to a degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
Students will be required to attend classes on both campuses to complete the course.
Students are required to complete: 16 Arts units, comprising of 8 Core Arts units and an 8-unit Arts Major; plus 16 Science units, comprising 4 Core Science units, an 8-unit Science Major and 4 Science electives.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH1100 | Communicating Ideas | 15 |
| SAH1150 | Creativity | 15 |
| SAH1200 | Media and Culture | 15 |
| SAH1250 | Storytelling and Meaning | 15 |
| SAH2110 | Identity | 15 |
| SAH2200 | Audience Perception and Experience | 15 |
| SAH3100 | Personal and Professional Planning | 15 |
| SAH3200 | Industry and Community | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI1182 | Case Studies in Science | 15 |
| SCI1125 * | Professional Science Essentials | 15 |
| MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| Plus, select one unit from the following: | ||
| SCI1187 ^ | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCI1183 ^ | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 |
| SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCP1132 ^ | Introduction to Physics | 15 |
| SCP1134 ^ | Foundations of Physics | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 8 Arts Major Unit | 120 |
| Unit from Major | x 8 Science Major Unit | 120 |
| Elective Unit | x 4 Science Elective | 60 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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 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 Access and Inclusion website.
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