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Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code Y18

This course is designed for students with a strong interest in the living world. It covers such areas as cellular and molecular biology, genetics, zoology, botany, animal and plant physiology and ecology. The course also has a strong emphasis on biodiversity and evolution.

Disclaimer

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.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

  • ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Aboriginal University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • Special Consideration Entry
  • Educational Disadvantage
  • Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1125 *Professional Science Essentials15
SCI1187Form and Function in Biology15
SCI1193Introduction to Environmental Science15
Select 1 unit from:
SCC1123 ^Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCC1111 ^General Chemistry15

Note: Students who have completed WACE Chemistry 2A/2B or equivalent should enrol in SCC1111 General Chemistry, while those that have not completed WACE Chemistry 2A/2B should enrol in SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1182Case Studies in Science15
SCI1183Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI1192Physical Environments15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI2117Genetics15
SCM2201 *Soil and Land Processes15
MAT1114Introductory Statistics15
Elective Unit15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI2112Molecular Biology and Biochemistry15
SCI2116Diversity of Life15
Elective Unitx 230
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI3112Evolution and Systematics15
SCI3114Ecophysiology15
Elective Unitx 230
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCB3201Studies in Ecology15
SCI3120Natural Sciences Project15
Elective Unitx 230
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCC1226Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry15
SCC1111General Chemistry15
SCC2301Forensic and Analytical Chemistry15
SCC2211Organic Chemistry15
SCI2118Australian Biota15
SCM2104Geographical Information Systems15
SCI3102Environmental Study Tour15
SCI3115Wildlife Management15
SCM3201Conservation Biology15
ACS2122Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment15
MAT3488Biostatistics15
SCH2226Human Molecular Genetics15
SCH2235Applied Microbiology15

Note: It is recommended that students complete at least one non-science elective, MAT3488 Biostatistics and/or ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment.

^ 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.

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 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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