Major - Ecology
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3017.1
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
Solving the world's environmental problems will require professionals who are trained in the sciences underlying ecological issues and who understand the wider human and social contexts of the challenges faced. The Ecology major will open up a wide range of career opportunities for those with environmental, conservation and ecological interests. Some of the key areas in this major include conservation biology, ecosystems, climate change science, biodiversity and adaptation Using our unique Hawkesbury campus, students will have access to world class facilities and be taught by staff at the forefront of international research in Ecology.
Major
Structure
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Ecology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300824
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Management of Aquatic Environments
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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
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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300856
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Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
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And two electives
Spring session
And two electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Ecology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Ecology, 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 Ecology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300824
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Management of Aquatic Environments
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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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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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300856
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Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Spring session
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
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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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (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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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (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
Choose one of
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301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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300909
|
Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
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300856
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Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
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And two electives
Spring session
And two electives