Online Courses Handbook 2003

305549 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

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.

Course 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 competence test in the first year of the degree. Students who do not pass will be required to take 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/Clearance Section of 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit transferred to the single degree.

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.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

1754 v.5 Cell Biology 101 5.0 25.0

1756 v.6 Plant Biology 101 5.0 25.0

301179 v.2 Ed 125 - Development and Education 3.0 25.0

307363 v.1 Ed 123(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Secondary) 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1762 v.4 Animal Biology 102 5.0 25.0

301184 v.2 Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3.0 25.0

301378 v.2 Ed 127(S) - Professional Practice II (Sec) 1.5 12.5

301754 v.3 Ed 124(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Sec) 1.5 12.5

303536 v.2 Environmental Awareness 112 2.0 12.5

7056 v.5 Mathematics 111 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301181 v.2 Ed 243 - Technology in Education 3.0 25.0

303175 v.2 Ed 242 (S) - Curriculum Planning Processes 1.5 12.5

4305 v.3 Ed 475 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Science 1.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301187 v.3 Ed 245(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (Sec) 1.5 12.5

301380 v.2 Ed 246(S) - Professional Practice III (Secondary) 1.5 12.5

303214 v.2 Ed 247 (S) - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development 1.5 12.5

4315 v.3 Ed 485 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Biological Science 1.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303216 v.2 Ed 345 (S) - School Based Curriculum Development 1.5 12.5

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 87.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

301189 v.2 Ed 353 - Development, Learning and Special Education 3.0 25.0

305650 v.1 Ed 355(S) Professional Practice IV (Sec) 1.5 12.5

307367 v.1 Ed 343(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary) 1.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 4 Winter Period

301186 v.2 Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education 3.0 25.0

25.0

Year 4 Semester 1

9059 v.6 Biology Project 302 5.0 25.0

9506 v.5 Resource Management 302 5.0 25.0

9528 v.7 Biology Project 301 4.0 25.0

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

4210 v.6 Ed 442 - Field Experience ATP 25.0 75.0

75.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

1731 v.7 Plant Protection 201 5.0 25.0

8306 v.9 Quantitative Biology 201 5.0 25.0

8974 v.7 Flowering Plants 201 5.0 25.0

8976 v.7 Invertebrate Animals 201 5.0 25.0

10014 v.5 Natural Products Biology 201 5.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

1730 v.7 Plant Propagation 202 5.0 25.0

2789 v.9 Cell Biology 202 4.0 25.0

8975 v.8 Algology and Mycology 202 5.0 25.0

8977 v.7 Vertebrate Animals 202 5.0 25.0

10518 v.3 Aquatic Science 202 4.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

4300 v.3 Ed 470 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Art 1.5 12.5

4301 v.4 Ed 471 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Business Studies 1.5 12.5

4302 v.4 Ed 472 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Information and Communication Technology 1.5 12.5

4303 v.3 Ed 473 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - English 1.5 12.5

4304 v.3 Ed 474 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Mathematics 1.5 12.5

4306 v.5 Ed 476 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Society and Environment 1.5 12.5

4308 v.3 Ed 478 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE 1.5 12.5

9526 v.6 # Ecology 301 5.0 25.0

302056 v.2 ## Landcare Revegetation 301 5.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

9508 v.5 # Plant Physiology 302 5.0 25.0

11128 v.4 # Aquatic Systems Management 302 5.0 25.0

# Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory.

## Field trips form an essential part of this unit.

** Optional units: Semester 1, Year 3: two Biology units, one Curriculum unit, with the remaining options to be made up of any Science units (to be determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator/Head of School).

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