Online Courses Handbook 2003

300210 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology) (Honours)

Introduction
This course aims to enable students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied to the field of environmental biology and to demonstrate this through the conduct of a supervised research project and preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information Section).

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

Duration and Availability
The honours degree program is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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 Full Year

303552 v.1 Environmental Biology Honours Dissertation 498 125.0

125.0

Year 1 Semester 1

302158 v.2 Environmental Biology Project Design 493 4.0 25.0

302332 v.2 Applied Statistics 401 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

302157 v.2 Natural Resources Seminar 402 2.0 25.0

25.0