- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Biological Sciences
Major Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in the principles and concepts associated with biological sciences.
- Analyse and synthesise data, methodologies and other information.
- Demonstrate how knowledge and skills in biological sciences can be applied in experimental projects and through the authoring of scientific works.
- Demonstrate skills in experimental design and performance.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.
- Analyse recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100-Level | |||
| SCIE102 | International Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL104 | Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
| Students who achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select Option A. All other students must select Option B. | |||
| Option A: | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| Option B: | |||
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter# | 6 | Summer |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 12 | ||
| # CHEM106 does not count towards the credit points required to complete this degree. | |||
| 200-Level | |||
| SCIE202 | Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus one of the following options. Note: the option selected will dictate the option selected at 300-level. | |||
| Option A: | |||
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL215 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| Option B: | |||
| BIOL251 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| One-elective subject for the Major | 6 | ||
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 24 | ||
| 300-Level | |||
| Option A: | |||
| BIOL303 | Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology | 8 | Autumn |
| BIOL332 | Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | 8 | Autumn |
| Option B: | |||
| BIOL332 | Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | 8 | Autumn |
| BIOL351 | Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations | 8 | Autumn |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 32 | ||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||
For students enrolled in the International Bachelor of Science (Honours) you are also required to complete the following 48 credit points to conclude the Honours year of the program.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400-Level | |||
| SCIE403 | International Bachelor of Science Honours Project | 36 | Annual |
| SCIE404 | Research Frontiers in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus an additional subject towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives | 6 | ||
| Total Credit Points for Honours Year | 48 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 18 November, 2014