undergraduate

Recommended Electives
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15
SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15
SCC3304 Chemistry Project 15
Careers
Analytical Chemist, Research Chemist, Government Scientist,
Environmental Consultant, Chemistry Teacher, Science Teacher.
Environmental Management
Introduces students to the multidisciplinary nature of
Environmental Management. Involves an understanding of
the environment, and the knowledge and skills used in its
management.
Required Units
Credit Points
SCI1184 Australia’s Physical Environment 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
Six units selected from the following list, with at least two at
the 3000 Level:
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCI1181 Managing the Environment 15
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15
SCI3256 Coastal and Marine Management 15
SCM3202 Environmental Planning 15
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15
SCI3311 Soil Conservation and Land Management 15
SCI3356 Fisheries and Aquaculture 15
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15
SCM2203 Valuing the Environment 15
SCM3203 Environmental Impact Assessment 15
SCM3204 Ecosystem Management 15
Careers
Eco-tourism Officer, Environmental Consultant,
Eco‐recreation Officer, Environmental Education Provider,
Landcare Officer, Coastcare Officer, Landcare Ranger,
Coastcare Ranger, Marine and National Park Ranger,
Research Assistant, Environmental Officer.
Human Biology
Focuses upon issues of health and disease. Combines the
traditional interests of Human Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and
Physiology, and Evolution, with a biomedical analysis of the
human condition.
Required Units
Credit Points
Eight units selected from the following list.
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology 15
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH1132 Human Evolution and Ecology 15
SCH1133 Human Genetics 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
SCH2131 Drugs in Society 15
SCH2141 Advanced Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH2142 Forensic Genetics 15
SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15
JO
JO
SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
SCH3145 Biomedical Ethics 15
SCH3223 Medical Genetics 15
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
SCH3239 Human Immunology 15
SCH3244 Developmental Biology 15
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development
and Ageing 15
Careers
Immunologist, Neurogeneticist, High School Teacher,
Primary School Teacher, Science Specialist, Lecturer, Medical
Scientist, Research Officer, Research Assistant, Cytogeneticist,
Microbiologist, Laboratory Manager, Biomedical Technician,
Phlebomotist, Paramedic, Medical Representative.
Marine and Freshwater Science
Enables students to make a positive contribution to
management and understanding of marine and freshwater
environments. The program focuses on both the theoretical
and practical dimensions of aquatic environments.
Required Units
Credit Points
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCI1185 Ecology 15
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15
Five units selected from the following list, with at least two at
the 3000 Level:
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15
SCI3256 Coastal and Marine Management 15
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15
SCI3122 Sustainable Water Resource Management 15
SCI3356 Fisheries and Aquaculture 15
Careers
Marine Biologist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Officer,
Water Manager, Marine Park Manager, Marine Park Ranger.
Mathematics
Introduces students to relevant areas of mathematics and
statistics and has an industry and employment orientation.
Students also combine their mathematics and statistics study
with units in related areas such as computing and signal
processsing.
Admission Requirements
Year 12 Maths; or equivalent.
Required Units
Credit Points
Eight units selected from the following list, with at least three at
the 3000 Level.
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
MAT1184 Problem Solving and Modelling 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 15
MAT2440 Time Series Forecasting 15
MAT2437 Differential Equations 15
MAT2438 Optimisation and Networks 15
MAT3485 Introduction to Geostatistics 15
MAT2439 Mathematical Modelling 15
MAT3486 Multivariate Calculus 15
MAT3488 Biostatistics 15
MAT3487 Decision Making and Risk 15
JO
JO
Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Science
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