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Year 1 - Semester 1*<br />
Credit Points<br />
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15<br />
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15<br />
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15<br />
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15<br />
SCI1120 Natural Sciences Practicum 1 0<br />
* If students have NOT completed Year 12 Chemistry they MUST<br />
complete SCC1123 Chemistry for Life Sciences, then SCC1226<br />
Introduction to Organic Chemistry in second semester.<br />
Year 1 - Semester 2<br />
SCI1185 Ecology 15<br />
SCI1184 Australia’s Physical Environment 15<br />
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15<br />
SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15<br />
Year 2 - Semester 1<br />
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes 15<br />
SCM2202 Applied Aquatic Processes 15<br />
Elective 1 15<br />
Elective 2 15<br />
Year 2 - Semester 2<br />
SCC2301 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry 15<br />
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15<br />
Elective 3 15<br />
Elective 4 15<br />
Year 3 - Semester 1<br />
SCI3206 Environmental Investigation and Monitoring 15<br />
SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15<br />
SCI3214 Natural Sciences Practicum 2 0<br />
Elective 5 15<br />
Elective 6 15<br />
Year 3 - Semester 2<br />
SCM3203 Environmental Impact Assessment 15<br />
SCM3204 Ecosystem Management 15<br />
SCC3202 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis 15<br />
Elective 7 15<br />
Recommended Electives<br />
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15<br />
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15<br />
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry 15<br />
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15<br />
SCM3201 Conservation Biology 15<br />
SCC3201 Analytical Chemistry 15<br />
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15<br />
CRI3108 Justice and Forensic Science 15<br />
Careers<br />
Environmental Officer with Industry or Government,<br />
Environmental Regulation Officer, Environmental Scientist,<br />
Environmental Consultant, Pollution Response Officer, Waste<br />
Manager.<br />
See more course information:<br />
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/Y38<br />
Bachelor of Science (Marine<br />
and Freshwater Biology)<br />
G87 - JO<br />
Duration: 3 Years<br />
Practicum: Yes<br />
Enables students to make a positive contribution to<br />
management and understanding of Marine and Freshwater<br />
Environments.<br />
Focuses on both the theoretical and practical dimensions<br />
of aquatic environments. It aims to provide graduates with<br />
a range of skills that prepare them for work in aquatic<br />
science professions.<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 />
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15<br />
or if student has completed TEE Chemistry:<br />
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15<br />
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15<br />
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15<br />
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution 15<br />
SCI1120 Natural Sciences Practicum 1 0<br />
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 />
SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes 15<br />
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15<br />
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15<br />
Elective 1 15<br />
Year 2 - Semester 2<br />
SCI2257 Water and Wetlands Management 15<br />
SCB2423 Plant Diversity 15<br />
SCB2424 Animal Diversity 15<br />
Elective 2 15<br />
Year 3 - Semester 1<br />
SCI3256 Coastal and Marine Management 15<br />
SCI3206 Environmental Investigation and Monitoring 15<br />
SCI3214 Natural Sciences Practicum 2 0<br />
Elective 3 15<br />
Elective 4 15<br />
Year 3 - Semester 2<br />
SCI3356 Fisheries and Aquaculture 15<br />
SCI3122 Sustainable Water Resource Management 15<br />
SCI3301 Catchment Health and Management 15<br />
SCI3452 Marine Ecology 15<br />
Recommended Electives<br />
SCI3307 Waste Management 15<br />
SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems 15<br />
SCB3523 Plant Physiology and Adaptation 15<br />
SCB3524 Comparative and Environmental<br />
Physiology 15<br />
SCI2370 Wildlife Management 15<br />
SCI2102 Australian Animals 15<br />
ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment 15<br />
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project 15<br />
Careers<br />
Marine Scientist, Aquatic Biologist, Marine Park Manager,<br />
Marine Ecologist, Marine Biologist, Marine Scientist, Marine<br />
Botanist, Environmental Officer, Water Manager, Catchment<br />
Coordinator, Water Scientist, Aquatic Scientist, Natural<br />
Resource Manager, Fisheries Officer, Marine Park Ranger.<br />
See more course information:<br />
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/G87<br />
Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Science<br />
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