- 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
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| 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 |
| Year 2 | |||
| Select 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 |
| Plus ONE elective subject towards the Major | 6 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Option A: | |||
| BIOL343 | Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| BIOL362 | Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| Option B: | |||
| BIOL362 | Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| BIOL361 | Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
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: 7 April, 2016