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Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)

Conservation Biology is the study of the Earth's biodiversity with the aim of being able to manage and protect species and ecosystems.

At UOW, this degree provides the knowledge and skills to understand and develop strategies to minimise the impact of humans on their environment.

You will focus on biology, developing skills in evolutionary physiology, conservation biology and ecology of both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

If you achieve an average of 70% or greater in 300-level Biological Sciences subjects you will be eligible to transfer to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Conservation Biology degree, subject to the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the Sub Dean.

Mid-year entry for the Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology) must be in consultation with the Head of the School. The minimum duration to complete the degree, if the program is commenced mid-year, is 3½ years full-time or part-time equivalent.

course structure

Subject Code	Subject Name	Session	Credit Points
First Year
BIOL104	Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment	Autumn	6
BIOL105	Functional Biology of Animals and Plants	Autumn	6
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry	Autumn	6
or
CHEM104	Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter	Autumn	6
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104.
MATH151	General Mathematics 1A (if required)	Autumn	6
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms	Spring	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life	Spring	6
or
CHEM105	Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures	Spring	6
SCIE103	Climate Change	Spring	6
Recommended Electives: Select one or two to total 48 cp at 1^st Year Note: EESC103 Landscape Change and Climatology is a pre-requisite for MARE200
EESC103	Landscape Change and Climatology	Autumn	6
EESC104	Human Geography: Sustainability, Cities and Cultures	Spring	6
STAT252	Statistics for the Natural Sciences	Spring	6
Second Year
BIOL240	Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms	Autumn	6
BIOL251	Principles of Ecology	Autumn	6
EESC204	Introductory Spatial Science	Autumn or Spring	6
BIOL241	Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms	Spring	6
BIOL252	Evolution and Behaviour	Spring	6
STAT252	Statistics for the Natural Sciences*	Spring	6
	* If not completed in 1st Year
Electives Select from the following to total 48 cp at 2^nd Year
EESC203	Biogeography and Environmental Change	Autumn	6
MARE200	Introduction to Oceanography	Autumn	6
EESC202	Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology	Spring	6
Students wishing to specialise in Conservation Genetics should select
BIOL213	Principles of Biochemistry	Autumn	6
BIOL215	Introductory Genetics	Spring	6
Third Year
Core
BIOL332	Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology	Autumn	8
BIOL351	Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations	Autumn	8
EESC305	Remote Sensing of the Environment	Autumn	8
or
EESC304	Geographic Information Science	Spring	8
BIOL355	Marine and Terrestrial Ecology	Spring	8
Electives Select TWO electives
BIOL392	Advanced Biology	Autumn, Spring or Summer	8
EESC305	Remote Sensing of the Environment	Autumn	8
STAT355	Sample Surveys and Experimental Design (with Project)	Autumn	8
EESC304	Geographic Information Science	Spring	8
LAW 380	Law for Environmental Managers	Spring	8
MARE300	Fisheries and Aquaculture	Spring	8
MARE357	Advances in Molluscan Biology	Not offered in 2014	8
or other subjects approved by the degree coordinator

Honours

If the required academic standard is attained, with the approval of the degree coordinator, BSc (Conservation Biology) students may transfer into the Bachelor of Conservation Biology degree and subsequently undertake the 4th (Honours) year of this latter degree.

Professional Recognition/ACCREDITATION

Graduates may qualify to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Biology.

OTHER Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 8 January, 2014