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Year 1 - Semester 2<br />

SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15<br />

SCI1184 Australia’s Physical Environment 15<br />

SCI1185 Ecology 15<br />

MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15<br />

Year 2 - Semester 1<br />

SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15<br />

SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15<br />

Elective 1 15<br />

Elective 2 15<br />

Year 2 - Semester 2<br />

SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15<br />

SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15<br />

Elective 3 15<br />

Elective 4 15<br />

Year 3 - Semester 1<br />

SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15<br />

SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15<br />

Elective 5 15<br />

Elective 6 15<br />

Year 3 - Semester 2<br />

SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15<br />

SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15<br />

Elective 7 15<br />

Elective 8 15<br />

Recommended Electives*<br />

Credit Points<br />

SCC1111 General Chemistry 15<br />

SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15<br />

SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry<br />

and Biochemistry 15<br />

SCI1130 Introduction to the Art and Science of Brewing 15<br />

MAN1100 Management I* 15<br />

SCI2101 Australian Plants 15<br />

SCI2102 Australian Animals 15<br />

ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment* 15<br />

SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15<br />

SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes 15<br />

SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15<br />

SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15<br />

SCI2370 Wildlife Management 15<br />

SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15<br />

SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15<br />

SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15<br />

MAT3488 Biostatistics 15<br />

* We recommend that students complete at least one non-science<br />

elective.<br />

Careers<br />

Biodiversity Manager, Biomedical Researcher, Nature<br />

Conservationist, Environmental Consultant, Zoologist,<br />

Botanist, Catchment Officer, Natural Resource Officer,<br />

Sanctuary Manager, Animal Biologist, Conservation Field<br />

Officer, Ecologist, Agricultural Scientist, Biochemist.<br />

See more course information:<br />

reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/Y18<br />

Bachelor of Science (Conservation<br />

and Wildlife Biology)<br />

K57 - JO<br />

Duration: 3 Years<br />

Practicum: Yes<br />

Enables students to gain the knowledge and skills to understand<br />

why biodiversity is in decline worldwide, its significance, and<br />

offers approaches to tackle this important issue. Covers Ecology,<br />

Genetics, Wildlife Management, Animal Biology and Ecosystem<br />

Management in order to allow students to investigate, monitor<br />

and manage biodiversity.<br />

Course Structure<br />

Requires the completion of 26 units / 360 credit points.<br />

This course has three components:<br />

• Core Units - 20 Units<br />

• Electives - 4 Units<br />

• Practicum - 2 Units<br />

Year 1 - Semester 1<br />

Credit Points<br />

SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15<br />

SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15<br />

SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences* 15<br />

SCI1181 Managing the Environment 15<br />

SCI1120 Natural Sciences Practicum 1 0<br />

* Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry may select<br />

SCC1111 General Chemistry instead of SCC1123.<br />

Year 1 - Semester 2<br />

SCI1184 Australia’s Physical Environment 15<br />

SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15<br />

SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15<br />

SCI1185 Ecology 15<br />

Year 2 - Semester 1<br />

SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15<br />

SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15<br />

SCI2370 Wildlife Management 15<br />

Elective 1 15<br />

Year 2 - Semester 2<br />

SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15<br />

SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15<br />

SCI2201 Invertebrates: Conservation and Ecology 15<br />

ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment 15<br />

Year 3 - Semester 1<br />

SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15<br />

SCI3214 Natural Sciences Practicum 2 0<br />

SCI2102 Australian Animals 15<br />

Elective 2 15<br />

Elective 3 15<br />

Year 3 - Semester 2<br />

SCB3201 Studies in Ecology 15<br />

SCM3204 Ecosystem Management 15<br />

SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15<br />

Elective 4 15<br />

Recommended Electives<br />

SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15<br />

SCI2191 Bioinformatics 15<br />

SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental Physiology 15<br />

SCI2101 Australian Plants 15<br />

SCI3206 Environmental Investigation and<br />

Monitoring 15<br />

SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15<br />

SCI3356 Fisheries and Aquaculture 15<br />

SCM3204 Ecosystem Management 15<br />

Careers<br />

Biodiversity Manager, Nature Conservationist, Environmental<br />

Consultant, Zoologist, Botanist, Wildlife Conservation Worker,<br />

Environmental Educator, Sanctuary Manager, Natural Resource<br />

Officer, Fauna Ecologist, Biologist, Bushland Supervisor,<br />

Environmental Management Officer, Conservation Field Officer,<br />

Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Scientist.<br />

See more course information:<br />

reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/K57<br />

Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Science<br />

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