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Biological Sciences
First year (BIOL103, 104) offers a general, self-contained
introduction to the Biological Sciences, as well as essential
background for future years. There is no requirement for any
prior study in biology but participation in the bridging course
in February is advised for students without HSC Biology. First
year Chemistry (CHEM101, 102) is compulsory for students wishing
to complete a Biological Sciences major. Participation in
the Chemistry bridging course is also recommended for students
without HSC Chemistry. MATH151 is a requirement for any student
who has not obtained a pass of at least 72/100 in 2 unit Maths
or 33/50 in 3 unit Maths at the HSC. This is a basic introduction
to the skills in Mathematics that are relevant to future studies.
Students proceeding to a Biological Sciences major are strongly
encouraged to take more than the minimum array of Biological
Sciences subjects, especially at second year.
Third Year Biological Sciences subjects are available to
any student with the relevant pre-requisites. All students
majoring in Biological Sciences must take at least three 300-level
subjects that form a coherent course of study. Approved subject
combinations are (i) BIOL320, 321, and one of BIOL 303, 332,
CHEM320 (ii) BIOL 351, 355 and BIOL 332. Other subject combinations
are possible and should be discussed with the Head of Department.
Advanced Biology Project (BIOL392) is an 8-credit point project-based
subject and Advanced Biology (BIOL391) is a 16 credit point
project-based subject. These two subjects are available for
high-quality students wishing to complement their coursework
with research projects. Entry into these subjects is by permission
of the Coordinator and requires good performance (usually
Distinction average) in four 200-level Biological Sciences
subjects.
An elective subject, MARE357 - Advances in Molluscan Biology,
is offered in Summer Session for students wishing to gain
additional field experience.
Students with a good academic record, particularly in third
year (eg. At least a credit average in relevant subjects)
are encouraged to proceed to the Honours year, a fourth year
of study which provides a training in independent research.
| Biological Sciences Major Study |
| 100-Level |
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| BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
6 |
| BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment |
6 |
| Either |
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| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM104 |
Chemistry 1D |
6 |
| Either |
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| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM105 |
Chemistry 1E |
6 |
| MATH151 |
General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
6 |
| 200-Level |
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| Four of the following subjects (24 credit
points) plus Statistics (STAT252) |
| BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
6 |
| BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
6 |
| BIOL215 |
Introductory Genetics |
6 |
| BIOL240 |
Functional Biology of Plants and Animals |
6 |
| BIOL241 |
Biodiversity: Classification and Sampling |
6 |
| BIOL251 |
Principles of Ecology and Evolution |
6 |
| MARE200 |
Introduction to Oceanography |
6 |
| STAT252 |
Statistics for Natural Sciences (or other Statistics
subject approved by the Department of Biological Sciences) |
6 |
| NB: A fourth Biological Sciences
200 - level subject may be waived for students taking
both a Biological Sciences major and a major from the
School of Geosciences. |
| STAT252 may be waived for programs combining
300-level Biological Sciences and some other disciplines. |
| 300-Level |
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| An approved combination of three of the
following subjects (at least 24 credit points): |
| BIOL303 |
Biotechnology: Applied Molecular and Cell Biology |
8 |
| BIOL320 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
8 |
| BIOL321 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology |
8 |
| BIOL332 |
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology |
8 |
| BIOL351 |
Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations |
8 |
| BIOL355 |
Marine and Terrestrial Ecology |
8 |
| CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
8 |
| MARE300 |
Fisheries and Aquaculture |
8 |
| Plus additional elective subjects at any
level (subject to prerequisite requirements) chosen from
the Science Schedule
to total 90 credit points. |
| Plus additional elective subjects chosen
from the Science Schedule
or General Schedule
to total 144 credit points. |
| Elective Subjects |
| MARE357 |
Advances in Molluscan Biology |
8 |
| BIOL391* |
Advanced Biology |
16 |
| BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology project |
8 |
| * Distinction average is required for entry. |
| 400-Level |
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| Honours Program |
| BIOL401 |
Biology Honours |
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| BIOL402 |
Biology Joint Honours |
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