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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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