Bachelor of Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Year | 2011 |
Course Code | 50110 |
Version | 9 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B and Chemistry for all majors except: General major - English only Physics major - English, Maths B, Chemistry and Physics or Maths C Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A minimum of 15 credit points of science subjects must be taken at level 1 A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 15 credit points of science subjects must be taken at level 2 A minimum of 18 credit points of science subjects must be taken at level 3. Students may seek permission to enrol in one or more level 5 subjects Preparatory subjects (MA1020 & CH1020) are available only under the General major and cannot be credited towards other majors in the course. |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
SC1101:03 Science: Nature, Knowledge and Understanding
SC1102:03 Systems Modelling and Visualisation
PLUS
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
or
CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
Options
Select 3 credit points of specified level 1 science subjects (SCIENCE-L1-3U)
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry
CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming 1
CP1500:03 Introduction to Conceptual Modelling
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
EV1006:03 Dynamic Futures: Culture, Environment, Resources
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PH1002:03 Astronomy: Evolution of the Universe
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
PH1007:03 Fundamental Physics
PP1201:03 Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
Plus
Select major type:
Single Major (50110-SGL-MAJ10)
or
Double Major (50110-DBL-MAJ10)
or
Advanced Major (50110-ADV-MAJ10)
SINGLE MAJOR (50110-SGL-MAJ10)
Select one major from the list below
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of subjects not related to your chosen major
BSC-OPT-GRP-1. Mathematics Major related.
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-2. Physics Major related
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
PH1007:03 Fundamental Physics
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-3A Chemistry, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, and Pharmacology Major related
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
or
CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry
Plus
Select 3 credit points of specified level 1 science subjects (SCIENCE-L1-3U)
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-3B Genetics and Genomics Major related
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
or
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
Plus
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
or
CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-4A Plant Science Major related
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-4B Aquaculture, Marine Biology, and Zoology Major related
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-4C Ecology and Conservation Major related
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
Plus
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
or
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-5 Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Hydrology and Water Resources and Natural Resource Mgt Major related
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-6A Microbiology Major related
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
or
BSC-OPT-GRP-6B Physiology Major related
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
Plus
Select 3 credit points of specified level 1 science subjects (SCIENCE-L1-3U)
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of level 2 science subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 3 science subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of level 2 or level 3 science subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 1, 2 or level 3 undergrad subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any level 2 or 3 undergrad subjects
DOUBLE MAJOR (50110-DBL-MAJ10)
Select two majors from list below
ADVANCED MAJOR (50110-ADV-MAJ10)
Marine Biology - Advanced Major (BSC-MBIA-2010)
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 1, 2 or 3 science subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 2 or 3 science subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 3 science subjects
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory Single or double |
Credit points in major | 30 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | Only first and second years available in Cairns Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns Not available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns Not available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available only as a single major Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns. Not available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns | |
Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry |
Campus
COURSE AVAILALE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | |
Cairns |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points of level 1 science subjects before attempting any level 2 science subject Must successfully complete 18 credit points of level 1 and 2 science subjects before attempting any level 3 science subject Must successfully complete 12 credit points of level 3 science subjects before attempting any level 5 science subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 18 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. A maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing may be granted for subjects outside the Science Schedule of Subjects. Advanced Standing will not be granted for preparatory subjects completed under the Diploma of Science or other course. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | All majors except the General major may appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of study, may be eligible to receive the award of Diploma of Science. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as a separate graduate entry course. |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |