Online Courses Handbook 2003

303800 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology), Bachelor of Social Science (Geography)

BSc(Curtin), BSocSc(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree provides graduates with a broad but integrated background in biology and social sciences by focusing on a range of human issues relating to environmental and land management. It equips graduates with the technical competencies and analytical skills to find employment in a variety of government, educational, research and business contexts.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
At least one TEE science subject. Applicable Mathematics desirable.

Specific Requirements
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.

Course Organisation
Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of School/Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. Social Sciences units are offered jointly at second and third year levels. Students who have successfully completed a unit at one year level may not enrol in that unit at the other year level. For example, a student who has completed Geography 211 may not enrol in Geography 311. Students must undertake half of the course in Social Science units. These must comprise either a social science major, second social science major or a social science minor plus social science elective units as required. Electives may include additional geography units. In each semester/year, students are required to achieve a balanced enrolment in both environmental biology and social sciences components of their course.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Biology and the Environmental Institute of Australia. Full membership becomes possible for graduates with honours or pass degrees, respectively, after three or four years of professional practice.

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

1373 v.5 Statistics 121 2.0 12.5

1436 v.4 Geography 111 - Natural Hazards - Geography of the Global Distribution, Causes and Impacts of Natural Hazards and Strategies Used to Minimise Risks 4.5 25.0

1754 v.5 Cell Biology 101 5.0 25.0

1756 v.6 Plant Biology 101 5.0 25.0

301995 v.3 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1437 v.4 Geography 112 - Global Change - Demography, Economic Development, Environment, Urbanisation and Social Inequality 4.5 25.0

1762 v.4 Animal Biology 102 5.0 25.0

1764 v.6 Environmental Awareness 102 5.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

301499 v.2 Undergraduate Units/Minors Available in the School of Social Sciences

305912 v.1 Undergraduate Geography Units Available in the School of Social Sciences

Optional Units to Select From in Semester 1 (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

3361 v.4 * Environmental Biology Work Experience 301 0.5 25.0

9526 v.6 * Ecology 301 5.0 25.0

9528 v.7 * Biology Project 301 4.0 25.0

305543 v.1 * Sustainable Production and Consumption 301 5.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Semester 2 (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

9059 v.6 ## Biology Project 302 5.0 25.0

9506 v.5 ## Resource Management 302 5.0 25.0

9508 v.5 ## Plant Physiology 302 5.0 25.0

11128 v.4 ## Aquatic Systems Management 302 5.0 25.0

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

# A minimum of two of these optional units must be selected in the relevant semester.

## A minimum of four of these optional units, including a minimum of two at third year level, must be selected in the relevant semesters as the Geography major.

* A minimum of two of these optional units must be selected in Year 3, Semester 1 and Year 4, Semester 1.

NB One Social Science optional unit must be selected in Semester 2 in Year 1.

^ A minimum of eight (or equivalent credits) of these optional units must be selected in the relevant semesters as the Geography major.

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