Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

302511 v.2 Environmental Stream


Introduction

This stream is designed for those who wish to tailor their course of study to their particular needs and interest. Students taking this stream will obtain a firm grounding in biology, with particular emphasis on management of natural and human-modified ecosystems and will maximise the options for employment on a wide field of occupations.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 2 Semester 1

8306 v.9   Quantitative Biology 201 5.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10518 v.4   Aquatic Toxicology 202 4.0 25.0
8975 v.8 * Algology and Mycology 202 4.5 25.0
8977 v.7 * Vertebrate Animals 202 5.5 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

9526 v.7 * Ecology 301 5.0 25.0
9528 v.8 # Biology Project 301 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

9059 v.6 # Biology Project 302 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   75.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
8974 v.7 * Flowering Plants 201 5.0 25.0
8976 v.7   Invertebrate Animals 201 5.0 25.0
10014 v.6   Comparative Animal Physiology 201 5.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
1437 v.4   Geography 112 - Global Change - Demography, Economic Development, Environment, Urbanisation and Social Inequality 4.5 25.0
1730 v.7   Plant Propagation 202 5.0 25.0
2789 v.9   Cell Biology 202 4.0 25.0
7410 v.4   Weather Forecasting 101 2.0 12.5
302467 v.2   Introduction to Microbiology 132 3.0 12.5
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
1731 v.8   Plant Protection 301 5.0 25.0
3361 v.4   Environmental Biology Work Experience 301 4.0 25.0
302056 v.2 * Landcare Revegetation 301 5.0 25.0
305543 v.1   Sustainable Production and Consumption 301 5.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
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
307546 v.1   Environmental Impact Assessment 312 4.0 25.0
 
# Attendance at weekly seminars is expected
* Field trips form an essential part of this unit
 
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