313539 v.2 Environment Pre-major (BSc Science)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Students who wish to study Biological Science, Biochemistry, Coastal and Marine Science or Environmental Science must enrol in this pre-major. It provides students with the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their interest in these areas of science.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Specifically, applicants require TEE Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics 2C/2D, and a TEE Science subject or a Science course of study- Level 3A/3B.
Major/Stream Organisation
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307554 | v.1 | Science Communications 101 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 312357 | v.1 | Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313500 | v.1 | Biological Computing 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 314451 | v.1 # | Introduction to Chemistry 180 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 314448 | v.1 ^ | Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 314449 | v.1 ## | Biological Chemistry 110 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313501 | v.1 | Land and Water Resources 100 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313537 | v.1 | Biology 100 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307590 | v.2 | Statistical Data Analysis 101 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 12165 | v.2 ** | Mathematics 133 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| OR | |||||
| 310532 | v.1 ^^ | Statistical Data Analysis 102 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
# Only for students who have not completed Chemistry Level 3A/3B
## Students who have completed Chemistry Level 3A/3B AND who are seeking to do the Environmental Biology Major or Coastal & Marine Science must enrol in this unit
* ELECTIVES should be chosen carefully to meet requirements for future studies and prerequisites for second year units. Electives can be any unit for which you have the prerequisites from across the university.
** Only for students who have completed Mathematics 2C/2D or equivalent
+ Students wishing to do the Environment Science Major in Year 2 must do 305640 Mathematics 136 in place of 12165 Mathematics 133 and Statistical Data Analysis 102
++ The following Semester 2 unit may be taken as an elective and is essential for students seeking to do the Environmental Science Major: (314450) Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120. See your Course Coordinator for more information.
^ Students who have completed Chemistry Level 3A/3B AND who are seeking to do the Environmental Science Major must enrol in this unit
^^ Students who have completed Mathematics Level 3C/3D or better must enrol in this unit
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