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Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [January, 2008] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).


Biological Sciences

THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ADMITTED TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINED DEGREES:

  • Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary)/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Education (Middle School)/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science

The Biological Sciences major will not be offered to students commencing after 2005 in the Bachelor of Science, unless it is part of a combined degree. Students who commenced in 2005 may complete the Major according to the program of study below.

Continuing students who commenced in the Bachelor of Science in 2004 or before may complete their degree according to the previous program of study and should consult the Course Information Handbook for 2004 or seek advice from program approvers.


This program changed from 2008. Continuing students who commenced between 2005 and 2007 and have not sought counselling to update their study plan should seek advice from Program Approvers at the time of enrolment.


Streams are no longer offered at Third Year level. Students who commenced their degree prior to 2002 may still complete streams and should refer to the School of Biological Sciences Student Handbook, available from the School website. Students can also obtain advice on coherent topic choices from the Biology course counsellor.

MAJOR - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Related programs:
BOTANY MINOR
MICROBIOLOGY MINOR
ZOOLOGY MINOR
ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOUR AND EVOLUTION MAJOR
MICROBIOLOGY MAJOR
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY MAJOR
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY EXTENDED MAJOR
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES EXTENDED MAJOR

First Year

The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:

BIOL1102

Molecular Basis of Life

4.5

BIOL1101

Evolution of Biological Diversity

4.5

plus

CHEM1101

Chemistry 1A, and

4.5

CHEM1102

Chemistry 1B

4.5

or

CHEM1201

Introduction to Chemistry A, and

4.5

CHEM1202

Introduction to Chemistry B

4.5

Second Year

18 units from:

BIOL2121

Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity

6

BIOL2162

Functional Biology and Experimental Design

6

plus 6 units selected from the following:

BIOL2112

Aquatic Life Histories

3

BIOL2122

Comparative Physiology

6

BIOL2141

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

6

BIOL2142

Disease and Immunology

6

BIOL2201

Introductory Ecotourism

6

BIOL2330

Basic Microbiology

3

BIOL2232

Foundations in Microbiology

6

BIOL2161

Plant and Algal Biology: From Environment to Biotechnology

6

BIOL2171

Behaviour and Ecology

6

BIOL2172

Animal Diversity

6

BIOL2271

Marine and Terrestrial Animal Diversity

3

BIOL2272

Marine Biology and Ecology

3

BIOL2341

Animal Disease and Defence

3

BIOL2424

Physiological Systems

6

Third Year

18 units comprising:

BIOL3003

Research Project in Biology A

3

BIOL3004

Research Project in Biology B

3

BIOL3005

Extended Research Project in Biology

6

BIOL3101

Marine Ecological Processes

6

BIOL3102

Marine Vertebrates

6

BIOL3131

DNA to Genomics

6

BIOL3132

Protein to Proteome

6

BIOL3141

Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology and Infectious Disease

6

BIOL3142

Microbiology Theory

3

BIOL3151

Plant Ecology and Evolution

6

BIOL3152

Conservation and Restoration

6

BIOL3162

Virology

3

BIOL3380

Animal Behaviour

3

BIOL3390

Vertebrate Palaeontology

6

BIOL3992

Biological Essays

3

Recommended Elective

STAT2304

Statistics for Biology

3

Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education 30-unit major
Students who have elected to do Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education and are required to undertake a 30-unit major should follow the program of study specified above, but select 12 units from the Third Year program, instead of 18.