undergraduate

Biological Sciences
Covers such areas as Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics
and Evolution, Zoology, Animal and Plant Physiology, Botany
and Ecology.
Admission Requirements
Year 12 Science; or equivalent.
Required Units
Credit Points
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
Five units selected from the following list, with at least two at
the 3000 Level:
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15
SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15
SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15
SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15
SCI2201 Invertebrates: Conservation and Ecology 15
Catchment Land Management
Introduces the concept of a catchment as a natural land unit,
where soil types, water, land uses, social and economic factors
interact. In particular, the role people play in management
of catchments and how this can be harnessed to improve
environmental outcomes is explored.
Required Units
Credit Points
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
Five units selected from the following list, with at least two at
the 3000 level:
SCI2115 Ecological Restoration 15
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15
SCI2269 Silviculture 15
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15
SCI3122 Sustainable Water Resource
Management 15
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15
Careers
Natural Resource Manager, Catchment Manager,
Environmental Consultant, Government Scientist.
Coastal Environmental Science
Intended for individuals who have an enthusiasm for Physical,
Chemical and Biological Maritime, and Atmospheric Science.
Provides the opportunity to take on relevant academic
study and consequently pursue a professional career in the
burgeoning Environmental Science field. Water monitoring,
coastal zone management, and snorkelling excursions to
Rottnest Island and South West venues are some of the exciting
aspects of this major.
This major is delivered in collaboration with the Department
of Water, the Bureau of Meteorology and local Coast-Care
Agencies.
Required Units
Credit Points
RPS1100 Communication for the Professions 15
RPS1500 Foundation Mathematics 15
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SST1108 Oceans and Atmosphere 15
SST2117 Meteorology 15
SST2122 Waves, Tides and Beaches 15
SST3130 Coastal Zone Management 15
SST3232 Marine Environmental Issues 15
SST3333 Ocean Ecosystems 15
Computer Science
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Designed to provide graduates with skills in programming,
analysis, and project management that can be applied to a wide
range of roles in the IT industry.
Required Units
Credit Points
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENS1161 Computer Fundamentals 15
CSP2348 Data Structures 15
CSG2245 Computer Science Methods 15
CSG2341 Intelligent Systems 15
CSP2104 Object-oriented Programming with C++ 15
CSP3242 Internet and Java Programming 15
CSP3341 Programming Languages and Paradigms 15
Careers
Computer Programmer, Computer Support Officer,
Applications Developer, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant,
E-Commerce Developer, Systems Administrator, Webmaster,
Software Engineer, Software Designer, Software Support
Officer, Project Manager, Wireless Network Administrator,
Wireless Systems Developer, Mobile Systems Developer.
Conservation Biology
Enables students to gain the knowledge and skills to understand
why biodiversity is in decline worldwide and its significance,
and offers approaches to tackle this important issue. It covers
Ecology, Genetics, Wildlife Management, Animal Biology
and Ecosystem Management in order to allow students to
investigate, monitor and manage biodiversity.
Required Units
Credit Points
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15
Three units selected from the following list, with at least two
at the 3000 Level:
SCI1188 Biotechnology 15
SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15
SCI2101 Australian Plants 15
SCI2102 Australian Animals 15
SCI2201 Invertebrates: Conservation and Ecology 15
SCI3101 Public Understandings of Conservation 15
Environmental and Biological Chemistry
Ideal for students studying Environmental or Biological Science
and who want a complimentary area of study.
Required Units
Credit Points
SCC1111 General Chemistry* 15
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and
Biochemistry 15
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry 15
SCC2301 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry 15
SCC3201 Analytical Chemistry 15
SCC3202 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis 15
* Students who do not have a Chemistry background are advised to
complete SCC1123 as an elective prior to completing this unit.
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