303798 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology), Bachelor of Social Science (Politics)

BSc(Curtin), BSocSc(Curtin)

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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
At least one TEE science subject. Applicable Mathematics desirable.

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 Politics 214 may not enrol in Politics 314. 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. Electivesmay include additional politics 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
1754	v.5		Cell Biology 101	5.0	25.0
1756	v.6		Plant Biology 101	5.0	25.0
2722	v.4		Politics 111 - Australia's Government and Constitution - Workings of a Liberal Democracy	3.0	25.0
301995	v.3		Introduction to Communication Skills 116	2.0	12.5
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1762	v.4		Animal Biology 102	5.0	25.0
1764	v.6		Environmental Awareness 102	5.0	25.0
2723	v.4		Politics 112 - Australia - Political Ideas and Traditions, World Politics - Comparing Experiences	3.0	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
305925	v.1		Undergraduate Politics 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 two of these optional units must be selected in Year 3, Semester 2 and Year 4, Semester 2.
*	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 of these optional units, including a minimum of two at third year level, must be selected in the relevant semesters as the Politics major.