Major - Biology
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3016.1
Related Courses
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2743.11
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.1
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Bachelor of Science
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3756.1
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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3764.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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4748.3
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
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6043.1
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This major provides students with a broad knowledge base of biology from the molecular world to global ecosystem science with a focus on the sustainability of the natural world. The major allows students to use the learning beside a range of other diverse majors and is especially applicable to students who are considering teaching as a career. Students will have the opportunity to develop discipline knowledge alongside scientific laboratory and inquiry based skills. The major also includes developing strong communication and critical thinking skills, essential for the future role of biology graduates.
Major
Structure
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-Time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300361
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Introduction to Human Biology
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Spring session
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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And one elective
Spring session
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301251
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Molecular Biology of the Cell
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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300909
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Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
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300919
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Occupational Health and Safety
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And one elective
Spring session
And three electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology, given above.
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-Time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300361
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Introduction to Human Biology
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Spring session
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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Spring session
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301251
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Molecular Biology of the Cell
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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300909
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Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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300919
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Spring session
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And two electives
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1: College Units
Standard 3 Term year
Preparatory unit
And
Eight University Level units comprising:
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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And
One unit from the following (depending on the testamur major chosen)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700296
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Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700298
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Water Quality Assessment and Management (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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And one elective
Spring session
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301251
|
Molecular Biology of the Cell
|
Choose one of
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301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
|
300909
|
Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
|
|
300919
|
Occupational Health and Safety
|
And one elective
Spring session
And three electives