Comments about Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) - On Campus - Joondalup - Western Australia
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Objectives
Designed for students with a strong interest in the living world. Focuses on cellular and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, zoology, botany, ecology and environmental science. Students also enrol in a Second Major of their choice. Disciplines offered include: Conservation Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Management, Catchment Management and Marine & Freshwater Management.
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Entry requirements
Minimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
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Academic title
Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
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Course description
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) students can study unitsets in the following disciplines as part of this course:
* Conservation Biology
* Environmental Chemistry
* Environmental Management
* Catchment Management Major
* Marine and Freshwater Management
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The degree has three main components:
1. A core program of eight units completed in the first year.
2. A Major program consisting of eight units in Biological Sciences.
3. A Second Major* chosen from the list below:
Conservation Biology
Environmental Chemistry**
Environmental Management
Catchment Management
Marine and Freshwater Management
* With permission of the course coordinator an eight-unit Supporting Major from a course offered by another school may be selected instead of a recommended Second Major.
** Students who choose Environmental Chemistry as their second major, will need to complete in their first year EITHER SCC1111 General Chemistry unit, OR SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences AND SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry units. For the latter option, students will need tosee their respective Course Coordinator.
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences *** 15
SCI1181 Managing the Environment 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 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
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15
*** Students who have TEE Chemistry may choose to take SCC1111 General Chemistry instead.
In years 2 and 3 students will take their Major in Biological Sciences (the SCB units below), as well as an eight-unit Second Major.
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
Semester 2
SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15
SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
Semester 2
SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15
Plus two units from their Second Major
