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NOTE: This area of study has been updated - please refer to the Undergraduate handbook change register for details. All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Science component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionBiology is the study of life processes and living organisms. It is concerned with microbes, plants and animals, and their structure, function, development, evolution and ecology. The School of Biological Sciences offers students a choice of units leading to a double major (72 points), a major (48 points), or a minor sequence (24 points) in the following sub-disciplines: biology, biotechnology, ecology and conservation biology, genetics, marine and freshwater biology, molecular biology, plant sciences, and zoology. Many of the units are also suitable for students enrolled in course 2230 Bachelor of Biomedical Science or 2340 Bachelor of Environmental Science, and many units may be sensibly combined with units from other fields of study such as chemistry, microbiology, physiology, geography and environmental science, biochemistry or geosciences, to provide valuable training for particular career paths. Students may undertake a fourth year of study for course 0051 Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in a course combining studies of advanced topics with a research program under supervision. UnitsLevel oneLevel two
Level three
Sequence requirementsMinor sequence in biology (24 points)Major sequence in biology (48 points)
The unit BIO3011 is a prerequisite for admission to honours in Biology. Minor and major sequences are also offered in the sub-disciplines of biotechnology, ecology and conservation biology, genetics, marine and freshwater biology, molecular biology, plant sciences and zoology. For details and contacts regarding these sub-disciplines refer to the entry for each area of study in this section of the Handbook. RecommendationsLevel oneThe School of Biological Sciences offers three 6-point units at level one: BIO1011 in first semester is followed by either BIO1022 or BIO1042 in second semester. BIO1022 emphasises genetics, microbiology and animal biology, while BIO1042 emphasises environmental aspects of biology. A 12-point sequence in biology at level one is a prerequisite for the level-two units BIO2022, BIO2181, BIO2231, BIO2242, GEN2041 and GEN2052. First-year students planning to take biological science units in subsequent years should take note of the level-one prerequisites for units at level two. Level twoVarious combinations of level-two units are possible. Students are recommended to take one or more of the preferred combinations listed as sub-disciplines above. Students wishing to enrol in other combinations of units are strongly advised to discuss their proposed course plan with a sequence coordinator. Level threeAny student who intends to enrol in level-three units offered by the School of Biological Sciences should have completed a total value of at least 12 points of level-two units offered by the school. Students should note, however, that some level-three units do have some specific level-two units as prerequisites. Details of these are given in the unit descriptions. Students wishing to proceed to honours in biology must complete BIO3011. HonoursThe unit BIO3011 is a prerequisite for admission to honours in biology. Full details regarding entrance requirements and course structure for honours is described in the course entry in this Handbook for the course 0051 Honours degree of Bachelor of Science.
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