Bachelor of Science (BSC99) - Casuarina - Northern Territory - Cdu edu au sit233 - I749

The Bachelor of Science BSC99) is a flexible degree program which allows students to follow one of the specialist streams offered, to undertake a double specialisation, or to combine studies in their chosen areas of science. The course aims to produce graduates with a wide knowledge of their chosen field of science, together with the ability to apply skills in scientific method and to access information efficiently. Areas of study available in the Bachelor of Science are: - - aquaculture (in conjunction with JCU) biology - biology of organisms (no new intake into that area as of 2002) - chemistry - chemistry/biochemistry - computer science - ecology and environmental biology - - environmental molecular biology (no new intake into that area as of 2002) exercise and sport science (in conjunction with JCU) - general science - geographic information - health studies - information technology - mathematics (in conjunction with CQU) - mathematics/computer science - physics (in conjunction with CQU) - spatial information systems Introductory units are available for those who choose to major in chemistry, mathematics or physics and who do not have the assumed Year 12 knowledge. These units can be counted towards the degree. Career options for science graduates are broad, and their skills are increasingly in demand in non-science areas. The Bachelor of Science can also be studied in combined degrees with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Teaching. Course articulation provisions Articulation with VET Certificate Courses: Students who have completed a relevant VET Certificate level IV (ASF 4) will be eligible for 40 credit points toward this award. In some instances, depending on the Certificate, specific credit may be given [eg. Certificate of Parks and Wildlife Management] Articulation with VET Diplomas/Advanced Diplomas: Students who have completed a relevant VET Diploma (ASF 5) or Advanced Diploma (ASF 6) will be eligible for 80 credit points toward this award. In some instances, depending on the discipline, specific credit may be given. Articulation with Higher Education Associate Diplomas/Associate Degrees/ Diplomas/Advanced Diplomas: Students who have completed a Higher Education Diploma, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma will be eligible for a minimum of 80 credit points of specified or unspecified credit, according to the discipline. More may be given where higher education units are taken as core or electives Articulation with Bachelor of Science, Honours: Students who have completed a three year Bachelor award from Charles Darwin University or any other Australian tertiary institution, with an average of credit or better in those third year units relevant to the Honours are eligible for admission to an honours degree (As per Common Rule 5.3) Articulation to higher courses 1 Graduates of the BSc with an average of credit or better in third year relevant to the Honours, are eligible for admission to an Honours degree. 2 The BSc articulates with several Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas in related Science areas. The Bachelor of Science degree was re-accredited during 1998. Candidates who commenced the B.Sc. prior to 1999 will have the choice to continue under the old B.Sc. rules or to change to the new rules. Those who transfer from the existing rules to the new rules will receive full credit for work completed under the existing rules.

This course is no longer available for admission. It is only open to existing students who have already been offered a place and completed one or more units of study. There is no assumed knowledge for the overall award. Introductory units are available for those who choose chemistry, mathematics or physics, and do not have an Assumed Year 12 knowledge. These units can be counted towards the BSC99 Students who do not have a background of mathematics are encouraged to include a mathematics unit in their B.Sc. program. Normal School Leaver entry requirements for BSC99: Entry to the programme will be met by: - successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent Applicants who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements may be granted special admission if they: - Achieve a score of 145 in the Special Tertiary Entrance Test (STAT); - Have completed an Associate Diploma, or an Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline; - Have completed the Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP98 or TEPE20); - Can provide the Dean or delegate with documentary evidence of experience or qualifications, that indicate that they will not be disadvantaged if they gain admission to the award. This recognition of prior learning may include courses provided by professional bodies, courses provided by industry or learning from work or other forms of practical experience; - Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students may be considered for Special Admission through the Faculty of Indigenous Research Education (FIRE) assessment program. Admission to later years: Those who have passed units in other tertiary Bachelor awards or other Bachelor awards at Charles Darwin may be admitted to the award with advanced standing, subject to the following conditions: - They must not be currently under exclusion from CDU or another tertiary institution; - If they have completed another Bachelor award, they may be eligible for a maximum of 120 credit points towards this award; - If they have an incomplete award they may be eligible for a maximum of 160 credit points; - The Dean or delegate shall determine what credit shall be given, both specified and unspecified.

Bachelor of Science (BSC99)

Course Structure


The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course in 2007, 2008 or 2009 may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for 2009.

Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs.


Award Overview

The "University Common Rules for Courses Leading to the Degree of Bachelor" specify the requirements for progression through the courses and the requisites for graduation.

The Bachelor of Science will also have the following Specific Rules.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Science a candidate must successfully complete units to the value of 240 credit points.

The successfully completed units must include:

    * a choice of one or two Courses in Science, with each including between 80 and 100 credit points of science units (see Section 4.9);
    * at least 40 credit points at Level 300 with grade pass or better;
    * a maximum of 100 credit points of Level 100;
    * at least 20 credit points of Common Units (Please note that as of semester 1, 2001, NEW students to this course are required to enrol in one common unit from each of the following two (2) streams:


Stream A - Focus on Regional Studies
CUC101    North Australian Studies
CUC104     Northern Exposure
CUC105     Cultural Studies
Stream B - Focus on Academic Literacy Skills
CUC102     Reading and Writing: The World of Ideas
CUC103    thought and Communication

The remaining credit points may be chosen from Bachelor of Science units or from other Charles Darwin Bachelor degree programs.

Candidates must also:

    * complete all the required pre-requisite and co-requisite units required by Level 200 and 300 units
    * have no more than 30 credit points with grade PT, PC or PS.
    * complete no more than 20 credit points of project and independent study units


Where two Courses are chosen, both may include the same unit but the unit counts only once towards the completion of 240 credit points.

Where two science Courses are chosen it may be necessary to include #80 credit points at Level 300.

A candidate may not register for more than 40 credit points in a semester without the approval of the Dean of Science, Information Technology and Education, or delegate.

An approved unit from another University can be included/substituted as part of the course, with the approval of the Dean of Science, Information Technology and Education, or delegate.

Courses available within the award
Candidates may choose to concentrate on specific units in order to gain employment in particular professions. Courses (or majors) will therefore be offered within the award. Many of these have been proposed on advice from professional bodies and employers.

Courses are offered in the following areas:

          o Aquaculture (in conjunction with JCU)
          o Biology
          o Biology of Organisms - as of 2002, for continuing students only
          o Chemistry
          o Chemistry/Biochemisty
          o Computer Science
          o Ecology and Environmental Biology
          o Environmental Molecular Biology - as of 2002, for continuing students only
          o Geographic Information
          o Health Studies
          o Information Technology
          o Mathematics
          o Mathematics/Computer Science
          o Physics
          o Spatial Information Systems
          o Sports Science
          o General Science

Aquaculture (see Feeder Arrangements with other Universities at the end of this listing)

Biology        
Credit Points

Core Units:        
SBI105    Biology A    
10
SBI106    Biology B    
10
SBI209    Design and analysis of Biological Studies    
10

Specialist Electives    At least #40 from 300 level SBI3xx and WLM3xx units.    
#40
Common units    #20 taken from 200 level SBI2xx and other SBI3xx and WLM3xx units    
#20
Biology of Organisms    as of 2002 this course is for continuing students only    

Core unit:        
SBI106     Biology B     
10

Specialist electives:     #40 from the following list:    
SBI105    Biology A     
10
SBI173     Microbiology     
10
SBI201     Introductory Ecology    
10
SBI203    Plant Physiology (not available 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI206     Invertebrate Biology    
10
SBI208     Microbiology & Mycology     
10
SBI227    Aquaculture: Principles and Practices    
10
SBI232     Terrestrial Plants     
10
SBI233     Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology     
10
   
#40 from Level 300 units:    
SBI304     Behavioural & Physiological Ecology of Animals     
10
SBI305     Plant Physiological Ecology (not available 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI345     Evolution & Biogeography of Australian Biota    
10
SBI351     Microbes in the Environment (not available in 2001 or 2002) OR    
10

2 X SBIxxx    Level 300 SBI unit    
20
Chemistry        
Common units:        
#20

Core Units:        
SCH101     Chemistry A     
10
SCH102    Chemistry B     
10

Specialist electives    #40 from the following list:    
SCH210    Organic Chemistry    
10
SCH220    Analytical & Instrumentational Chemistry    
10
SCH230     Physical Chemistry    
10
SCH240     Inorganic Chemistry    
10
SCH222     Tropical Wetlands Chemistry    
10
   
#40 from Level 300 units:    
SCH300     Chemistry Project     
10
SCH312     Natural Product Chemistry    
10
SCH320     Advanced Analytical & Environmental Chemistry     
10
SCH340     Advanced Inorganic Chemistry     
10
SCH302     Special topics in Chemistry
see course coordinator for availability of subject & visiting lecturer    
5
SCH303     Special topics in Chemistry
see course coordinator for availability of subject & visiting lecturer    
5

Chemistry/Biochemistry        

Common units:        
#20
Core Units:        
SCH101     Chemistry A     
10
SCH102    Chemistry B     
10
SBI105     Biology A     
10
SBI245     Introduction to Life Processes    
10

Specialist electives:    #20 from the following list (including at least #10 from SCH units):    
SCH210     Organic Chemistry     
10
SCH220     Analytical Chemistry     
10
SCH240     Inorganic Chemistry     
10
SBI231    Introduction to Human Genetics    
10
SBI246     Applied Biochemistry & the Environment     
10
   
#40 from Level 300 (including at least #10 from SBI units and at least #10 from SCH units)    
SCH312     Natural Product Chemistry     
10
SCH320     Advanced Analytical & Environmental Chemistry     
10
SCH340     Advanced Inorganic Chemistry    
10
SCH304     Computers in Chemistry    
10
SCH300     Chemistry Project    
10
SCH301     Special topics in Chemistry
see course coordinator for availability of subject & visiting lecturer    
10
SCH302     Special topics in Chemistry
see course coordinator for availability of subject & visiting lecturer    
5
SCH303     Special topics in Chemistry
see course coordinator for availability of subject & visiting lecturer    
5
SBI343     Molecular Physiology OR    
10
SBI350    Environmental Biotechnology    
10

[Students wishing to become professional chemists and gain recognition of this by becoming corporate members of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute should note that, in addition to successfully completing the B Sc in Chemistry or the B Sc in Chemistry and Biochemistry, they should successfully complete #20 in mathematics and/or physics units.]

Computer Science:         
Common units: #20        

Core Units:        
Credit Points
SIT106    Fundamentals of Information Technology A    
10
SIT107    Fundamentals of Information Technology B    
10
SIT111    Fundamentals of Programming     
10
SMA115     Discrete Mathematics 1A (no longer available) (may substitute for SMA100, SMA101 or SMA102)    
10
SMA116     Discrete Mathematics 1B (no longer available) (may substitute for SMA100, SMA101 or SMA102)    
10
SIT215     Object Oriented Programming    
10
SIT315    Computer Science Programming 1    
10
SIT316    Computer Science Programming 2    
10
SIT392     Computer Science 3A    
10
SIT393    Computer Science 3B    
10

Ecology and Environmental Biology        
Common units:        
#20

Core Units:        
SBI106     Biology B     
10
SBI201    Introductory Ecology     
10
SBI209     Design & Analysis of Biological Studies     
10

Specialist electives:    #30 from the following list:    
SBI105    Biology A     
10
SBI171    Anatomy & Physiology 1    
10
SBI173     Microbiology     
10
SBI203     Plant Physiology (not available in 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI208     Microbiology & Mycology    
10
SBI231     Introduction to Human Genetics    
10
SBI233     Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology    
10
SBI240     Environmental Issues     
10
SBI244     Landscape Rehabilitation (not available in 2002)    
10
SBI245     Introduction to Life Processes    
10
SBI246     Applied Biochemistry & the Environment     
10
SBI250    Tropical Environments (as of 2002)    
10
SBI251    Flora and Fauna Survey Techniques    
10
SES201    Introductory Remote Sensing    
10
SES220     Geographic Information Systems 1     
10
   
#40 from Level 300 units:    
SBI304     Behavioural & Physiological Ecology of Animals     
10
SBI305     Plant Physiological Ecology (not available in 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI306     Terrestrial Ecology (not available in 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI346     Aquatic Ecology    
10
SBI347     Environmental Assessment & Planning     
10
SBI348     Conservation Biology & Wildlife Management
(not available in 2001, has been replaced by WLM300)    
10
WLM300    Wildlife Management    
10
SBI351    Microbes in the Environment (not available in 2001 or 2002)    
10

Environmental Molecular Biology        
Common units: #20        

Core Units:        
SBI105     Biology A     
10
SBI245     Introduction to Life Processes     
10

Specialist electives:    #30 from the following list:    
SBI106    Biology B    
10
SBI203     Plant Physiology (not available in 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI208     Microbiology & Mycology     
10
SBI246    Applied Biochemistry & the Environment     
10
   
#40 credit points from Level 300 units    
SBI340     Plant Biochemistry & Molecular Biology    
10
SBI343     Molecular Physiology    
10
SBI350     Environmental Biotechnology    
10
SBI351     Microbes in the Environment (not available in 2001 or 2002)    
10
SBI3xx    Level 300 SBI unit    
10


Specialist electives:
#90 credit points from science units listed for any course in the B.Sc. and from any of those listed below, including:

          o #50 from Level 100 and/or 200 units.
          o #40 from Level 300 units.

Units may also be chosen from the following list:
GENERAL SCIENCE        
Credit Points
Common units:        
#20

Core Units:     Nil    
SBI107     Introductory Marine Science     
10
SCH104     Introductory Chemistry A     
10
SCH105     Introductory Chemistry B    
10
SES101     Earth Science A     
10
SES102     Earth Science B    
10
SPH141     Concepts of Physics    
10
SCH213    Tropical Medicinal Plant Chemistry    
10
SCH222    Tropical Wetlands Chemistry    
10

Geographic Information        
Common units:        
#20

Core Units:        
Credit Points
SES201     Introductory Remote Sensing    
10
SES220     Geographic Information Systems 1     
10
SES311     Remote Sensing    
10
SES320     Geographic Information Systems 2     
10
SES310     Project in Geographic Information     
10
SES330     Applications in Geographic Information     
10

Specialist electives    #20 credit points of Level 100 and/or Level 200 B.Sc. units, including any prerequisite units    

Health Studies        
Common units: #20        
Core Units:        
BHS301     Sociocultural Issues (external only)    
10
BHS302     Australian Health System (external only)    
10
BHS303     Health Issues and Trends (external only)    
10
BHS304     Bioethics of Human Care (external only)    
10

Specialist electives:    #60 from the following list:    
SBI105     Biology A     
10
SBI106     Biology B    
10
SBI171     Anatomy & Physiology 1    
10
SBI172     Anatomy & Physiology 2    
10
SBI231     Introduction to Human Genetics    
10
SBI240     Environmental Issues     
10
SCH213     Tropical Medicinal Plant Chemistry     
10
PSY140     Introduction to Psychology A     
10
PSY141     Introduction to Psychology B     
10
PSY244     Physiological Psychology     
10

Information Technology         
Common units: #20        

Core Units:        
SIT106    Fundamentals of Information Technology A    
10
SIT111     Fundamentals of Programming    
10

Specialist electives:    #80 from the following list, including #40 at level 300    
Credit Points
SIT107    Fundamentals of Information Technology B    
10
SIT205    Introduction to Database Technologies    
10
SIT215    Object Oriented Programming    
10
SIT221     Computer Architecture 1    
10
SIT233     Internet & Database Programming     
10
SIT243     Analysis & Logical Design     
10
SIT281     Data Communications 1     
10
SIT321    Advanced Computer Architecture    
10
SIT331    Information Systems Management    
10
SIT332     Project Management    
10
SIT341     Database Systems     
10
SIT342     Advanced Database Systems    
10
SIT351     Computer Project 1    
10
SIT352     Computer Project 2     
10
SIT371     Artificial Intelligence     
10
SIT381     Data Communications 2     
10
SMA115     Discrete Mathematics 1A (no longer available) (may substitute for SMA100, SMA101 or SMA102)    
10
SMA116     Discrete Mathematics 1B (no longer available) (may substitute for SMA100, SMA101 or SMA102)    
10

Mathematics (in conjunction with CQU)        
Common units: #20        

Core Units:        
SMA101     Mathematics 1A    
10
SMA102     Mathematics 1B    
10
SMA116     Discrete Mathematics 1B (no longer available)    
10
Specialist electives:    #30 from the following list,     
SMA209     Mathematics 2     
10
SMA215     Discrete Mathematics 2    
10
SMA216     Graph Theory    
10
   
#40 credit points from Level 300:    
SMA310     Mathematics 3     
10
SMA315     Discrete Mathematics 3    
10
SMA316     Foundations of Logic and Computability     
10
SMA330     Mathematics Project    
10

Mathematics/Computer Science        
Common units: #20        

Core Units: #40        
SMA101     Mathematics 1A    
10
SMA116     Discrete Mathematics 1B (no longer available) (may substitute for SMA100 or SMA102)    10
SIT111     Fundamentals of Programming     
10
SIT215     Object Oriented Programming    
10

Specialist electives:    #20 from the following list,     
SMA209    Mathematics 2    
10
SMA215     Discrete Mathematics 2     
10
SMA216     Graph Theory    
10
SIT221     Computer Architecture 1    
10
SIT281     Data Communications 1    
10
   
#40 from Level 300 (including at least #10 from SMA units and at least #10 SIT units)    
SMA310     Mathematics 3     
10
SMA330    Mathematics Project A    
10
SIT315    Computer Science Programming 1    
10
SIT316    Computer Science Programming 2    
10
SIT351    Computer Project 1    
10
SIT371     Artificial Intelligence     
10
SIT381     Data Communications 2     
10
SIT392    Computer Science 3A    
10
SIT393    Computer Science 3B    
10

Physics (in conjunction with CQU)        
Common units:         
#20
Core Units:         
#40
SPH101     Physics 1A     
10
SPH102     Physics 1B     
10

Specialist electives:    #60 from the following list, including #40 Level 300:    
SPH210     Introduction to Astronomy    
10
    Approved Level 200 units in physics offered cross-institutionally    
SPH310     The Solar System     
10
    Approved Level 300 units in physics offered cross-institutionally     

Spatial Information Systems         
Common units: #20        

Core Units: #40        
SES201     Introductory Remote Sensing    
10
SES220    Geographic Information Systems 1     
10
SIT106     Foundations of Information Technology A     
10
SIT111     Fundamentals of Programming     
10
SIT205    Introduction to Database Technologies    
10

Specialist electives:    #60 credit points from the following list, including at least #20 from both SES and SIT units and #40 from Level 300:    
SES301     Digital Image Processing     
10
SES320     Geographics Information Systems 2    
10
SES310     Project in Geographic Information     
10
SES330     Applications in Geographic Information     
10
SIT215    Object Oriented Programming    
10
SIT221     Computer Architecture 1     
10
SIT233    Internet and Database Programming     
10
SIT243     Analysis and Logical Design     
10
SIT281     Data Communications 1    
10
SIT321    Advanced Computer Architecture    
10
SIT331    Information Systems Management    
10
SIT332     Project Management    
10
SIT341     Database Systems    
10
SIT342     Advanced Database Systems    
10
SIT381     Data Communications 2    
10

Sports Science        
Common Units:         
#20

Core Units:         
#70
PSY140    Introduction to Psychology A    
10
SBI105    Biology A    
10
SBI171    Anatomy and Physiology 1    
10
SBI172    Anatomy and Physiology 2    
10
SPE201    Fooundations of Human Movement    
10
SPE304    Exercise Physiology    
10
SPE305    Exercise and Sport Science practicum    
10

Specialist Electives :         
#30
Either        
SBI245    Introduction to Life processes    
10
SBI343    Molecular Physiology    
10
Or        
AOD201    Alcohol and Other Drug Studies    
10
AOD303    Prevention and Policy Issues    
10
plus #10        
SPE306    Exercise and Sport Psychology    
10
SPE303    Biomechanics (unit title change in 2008)    
10




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