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Master of Science (Environmental Biology) | 2018
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
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consolidate knowledge about recent developments in environmental biology and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with environmental biology | ||||||
| 2 | Consolidate field and laboratory skills in environmental biology and an appreciation of how these skills are applied in research. | ||||||
| 3 | Critically evaluate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to environmental biology in particular ecology, evolution and conservation biology. | ||||||
| 4 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories. | ||||||
| 5 | Apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts. | ||||||
| 6 | Exercise critical thinking and reflection. | ||||||
| 7 | Justify, interpret and communicate hypotheses, methodologies and conclusions. | ||||||
| 8 | 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
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Science (Environmental Biology), a candidate must successfully complete at least 72 credit points 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 |
| Plus, one of the following subjects: | |||
| 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 2018/2019 |
| BIOL992 | Literature Review Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer 2018/2019 |
| BIOL993 | Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer 2018/2019 |
| Note: Students cannot enrol in subjects where they have completed the corresponding 300- level subjects at this University. | |||
Entry Requirements Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au