311553 v.1 Environmental Biology Double Degree Major (BSc/BEd)
Introduction
This double degree provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practice as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. It provides opportunities to combine rigorous study in Environmental Biology (the major), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. It is designed to give graduates a broad but integrated background in biology and the necessary skills for effective classroom communication at the secondary school level. The firm grounding in biology will provide graduates with employment opportunities in careers associated with the environment as well as the teaching profession. The intent is to produce graduates with teaching skills and a sound foundation in a science discipline.
Major Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None. At least one TEE science subject and one TEE mathematics subject desirable. Applicants with good overall academic records at the year 12 level may substitute Discrete Mathematics for Applicable Mathematics.
Specific Requirements
The Faculty of Education requires all secondary education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competency test in the first year of the degree. Students who do not pass will be required to undertake additional study in order to meet competency requirements in these areas. Professional practice in school settings is a core requirement of the degree and may involve out of semester commitment by students. Applicants for this course should refer to the criminal record screening and clearance sectionof this publication. Students enrolled in the double degree must pass all units in the education component to gain accreditation and must successfully complete the major stream in biology. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Duration and Availability
4 years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Professional Recognition
This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Biology.
Further Information
For further information contact staff in the Department of Environmental Biology on telephone (08) 9266 7041, email: environbio@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.envbio.curtin.edu.au.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 1754 | v.6 | Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1756 | v.7 | Plant Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 1762 | v.4 | Animal Biology 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303536 | v.3 | Ecology 112 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 7056 | v.5 | Mathematics 111 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10014 | v.6 | Comparative Animal Physiology 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13090 | v.4 | Aquatic Environmental Management 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8306 | v.9 | Quantitative Biology 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8974 | v.8 | Australian Flora 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8976 | v.7 | Invertebrate Animals 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10518 | v.4 | Aquatic Toxicology 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1730 | v.7 | Plant Propagation 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2789 | v.10 | General Genetics 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8975 | v.8 | Algology and Mycology 202 | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| 8977 | v.7 | Vertebrate Animals 202 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302056 | v.3 | Community Restoration 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305543 | v.2 | Sustainable Production and Consumption 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9526 | v.8 | Ecology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10518 | v.4 | Aquatic Toxicology 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11128 | v.5 | Aquatic Biomonitoring 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9506 | v.5 | Resource Management 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9508 | v.6 | Plant Ecophysiology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 9059 | v.6 | Biology Project 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9528 | v.8 | Biology Project 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Year 4 Semester 1 Options: any optional unit listed in Year 2 Semester 1 and Year 3 Semeseter 1 can be selected | |
| * | Year 3 Semester 1 Options: any optional unit listed in Year 2 Semester 1 can be selected |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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