Teaching

We are a broad-based School of Biological Sciences, ranging from molecular genetics to community ecology.

A feature of the School of Biological Sciences at Wollongong is that students learn directly from active researchers who are at the forefront of their fields. Good students are directly involved in research activities as early as their second year.

The School offers a range of undergraduate degrees including Bachelor of Science (including Marine Studies, Ecology, Biochemistry), Bachelor of Biotechnology, Bachelor of Environmental Science.

Undergraduate Programs

    • Bachelor of Science

    • Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

    • Bachelor of Science - Ecology

    • Bachelor of Science - Marine Science

    • Bachelor of Biotechnology

    • Bachelor of Environmental Science

4-Year Honours programs

    • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Advanced Program

    • Bachelor of Biotechnology Advanced.

    • Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced

    • Bachelor of Environmental. Science Advanced.

For more information on degrees within the School of Biology see:
Degree Structures

In addition, we have an active postgraduate research program, including Master of Science and PhD degrees.

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Biological Sciences Lecture

Teaching Innovations

This School's commitment to continually improving the quality of teaching, has been acknowledged by the Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Awards received by Professor Rob Whelan, Professor Mark Walker and Associate Professor Mark Wilson.

Staff within the School have embraced many new technologies, developing computer-assisted learning modules which are integrated into lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and assessment items.

These developments include:

    • Multimedia lectures,

    • The development of an interactive CD-ROM tutorial called "Researching Lake Iluka" (CAUT) by Professor Whelan in collaboration with Prof. Barry Harper (Faculty of Education),

    • The development of a CD-ROM (CAUT) to facilitate the teaching of first year laboratory classes by Drs French and Rodgerson,

    • The current development of a series of computer-assisted tutorials for first and second year biology students on experimental design and analysis (Educational Strategies Development Fund) by Drs French and Rodgerson,

    • The development of Photosynthesis in Silico , a 3D animated photosynthesis simulation and interactive multimedia tutorial (Apple Development Grant) by Drs Robinson and Russell,

    • The integration of the HyperCell animated learning program into lectures and practicals in 300-level subjects such as Cell and Molecular Biology.

Last reviewed: 15 September, 2009