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Bachelor of Science (Ecology)
The University has one of the strongest ecological research groups in Australia working in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecology, tropical and temperate ecosystems. Study areas include applications of remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS), the use of molecular genetics in conservation biology, biodiversity assessment/ sampling, environmental impact assessment and experimental ecology. Organisms studied include: endangered plants, marsupial pollinators, marine and arid land birds, invertebrates – from corals to ants and marine and freshwater fish.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 78 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Assumed Knowledge: Four units of science or four units comprising science and mathematics. Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least Mathematics Band 4 may take a special Maths subject in the first year or consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer Session prior to commencement of the course.
Course Requirements
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year |
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| BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity & Environment |
Autumn |
6 |
| BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells & Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
| EESC102 |
Earth Environments and Resources |
Spring |
6 |
| EESC103 |
Landscape Change and Climatology |
Autumn |
6 |
| MATH187 |
Mathematics 1A, Part 1 (or Math 141 or Math 161) |
Autumn |
6 |
| MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A, Part 2 (or Math 142 or Math 162) |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 12 credit points of electives to be approved by the coordinator |
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Second Year |
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| BIOL240 |
Functional Biology of Plants and Animals |
Autumn |
6 |
| BIOL241 |
Biodiversity: Classification and Sampling |
Spring |
6 |
| BIOL251 |
Principles of Ecology and Evolution |
Autumn |
6 |
| EESC203 |
Biogeography & Environmental Change |
Autumn |
6 |
| EESC204 |
Introductory Spatial Science |
Spring |
6 |
| MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 |
Spring |
6 |
| STAT231 |
Probability and Random variables |
Autumn |
6 |
| STAT232 |
Estimation and Hypothesis Testing |
Spring |
6 |
One 6 credit point elective subject may be approved by the coordinator if MATH111 is taken in 1st year |
Third Year |
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Core |
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| BIOL351 |
Conservation Biology: Marine & Terrestrial Populations |
Autumn |
8 |
| BIOL355 |
Marine and Terrestrial Ecology |
Spring |
8 |
| EESC304 |
Geographic Information Science |
Spring |
8 |
| EESC305 |
Remote Sensing of the Environment |
Autumn |
8 |
| STAT355 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental design (with project) |
Autumn/ Spring |
8 |
Options |
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Plus one of the following |
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| BIOL332 |
Ecology and Evolutionary Physiology |
Autumn |
8 |
| BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology Project
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Autumn/ Spring/ Summer
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8 |
| MARE300 |
Fisheries and Aquaculture |
Spring |
8 |
| EESC302 |
Coastal Environments: Process and Management |
Spring |
8 |
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator.
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Entry to BIOL392 would be subject to student having a distinction average in relevant subjects plus an arrangement for a supervisor. |
Honours
Students with a good academic record, particularly in third year, are encouraged to proceed to the Honours year in the discipline of their major. The Honours year is a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research.
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258
or telephone 4221 3481.
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science
The Course Coordinator is Associate Professor Kris French – School of Biological Sciences.
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