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Master of Science (Environmental Biology) | 2017
The Master of Science (Environmental Biology) is designed for students who seek further knowledge and skills in the biological sciences, or seek to qualify for a postgraduate research degree.
Areas covered include conservation biology, ecological and evolutionary physiology, marine and terrestrial ecology, and fisheries and aquaculture.
The program also includes 24 credit points of additional preparatory subjects focusing on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science (Environmental Biology) will be able to:
- Consolidate knowledge about recent developments in environmental biology and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with environmental biology.
- Consolidate field and laboratory skills in environmental biology and an appreciation of how these skills are applied in research.
- Critically evaluate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to environmental biology in particular ecology, evolution and conservation biology.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts.
- Exercise critical thinking and reflection.
- Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions.
- Develop and apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative appropriate for professional practice and/or further learning.
Course Structure
The Master of Science (Environmental Biology) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects from the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE911 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE913 | Fundamentals of Science Data | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE914 | Current Questions in Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| BIOL970 | Advances in Conservation Biology | 12 | Autumn |
| BIOL971 | Advanced Topics in Marine and Terrestrial Ecology | 12 | Spring |
| BIOL972 | Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | 12 | Autumn |
| MARE973 | Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture | 12 | Spring |
| BIOL851 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| OR | |||
| BIOL852 | Evolution and Behaviour | 6 | Spring |
| Alternative Options | |||
| The following subjects may be substituted for one or more of the core subjects after consultation with the Course Coordinator. | |||
| BIOL991 | Major Research Project | 24 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
| BIOL992 | Literature Review Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
| BIOL993 | Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
| MARE957 | Advanced Topics in Molluscan Biology | 12 | Not available in 2017 |
| Note: Students cannot enrol in subjects where they have completed the corresponding 300- level subjects at this University. | |||
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au