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

BSc(Curtin), BSocSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 038886K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

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 study.

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 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 science 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12165	v.2	Mathematics 133	4.0	12.5
1436	v.5	Geography 111 - Natural Hazards	4.5	25.0
1754	v.6	Cell Biology 101	5.0	25.0
1756	v.7	Plant Biology 101	5.0	25.0
307554	v.1	Science Communications 101	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1437	v.5	Geography 112 - Global Change	4.0	25.0
1762	v.4	Animal Biology 102	5.0	25.0
1764	v.8	Ecology 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	Credit
305912	v.1 ^	Undergraduate Geography Units Available in the Department of Social Sciences
Optional Units to Select from in Semester 1 (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
305543	v.2 *	Sustainable Production and Consumption 301	5.0	25.0
3361	v.5 *	Biology Work Experience 301	5.0	25.0
9526	v.7 *	Ecology 301	5.0	25.0
9528	v.8 *	Biology Project 301	5.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Semester 2 (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11128	v.5 ##	Aquatic Biomonitoring 302	5.0	25.0
9059	v.6 ##	Biology Project 302	5.0	25.0
9506	v.5 ##	Resource Management 302	5.0	25.0
9508	v.6 ##	Plant Ecophysiology 302	5.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10014	v.6 #	Comparative Animal Physiology 201	5.0	25.0
1731	v.8 #	Plant Protection 301	5.0	25.0
8306	v.9 #	Quantitative Biology 201	5.0	25.0
8974	v.8 #	Australian Flora 201	5.0	25.0
8976	v.7 #	Invertebrate Animals 201	5.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10518	v.4 #	Aquatic Toxicology 202	4.0	25.0
1730	v.7 #	Plant Propagation 202	5.0	25.0
2789	v.10 #	General Genetics 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

#		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
+		Or any appropriate Environmental Biology 2nd Year unit
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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.