Key Program - Zoology
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3096.1
A Bachelor of Science (Zoology) recognises the increased demand for scientific knowledge of how to conserve, protect and care for animals, including native wildlife, and companion and production animals. It will enable you to develop an in-depth scientific understanding of how animals function and interact with their environment; from their ecology and evolution; to physiology and biochemistry of tissues and major organs systems, as well as the structure and function of biomolecules and cells. The key learning and research areas embodied in this degree are ecology, evolution, physiology, growth, reproduction, genetics, and conservation biology.
On-campus animal facilities include those for reptiles, small marsupials, small rodents, horses, sheep and cattle, as well as over 1,000ha of native, rural and aquatic habitats.
Key Program
Structure
Students completing the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) (Zoology) will complete the following course structure.
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above
Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session
Year 2
Autumn session
300834
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Animal Health and Welfare
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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
300861
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Vertebrate Biodiversity
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Year 3
Autumn session
300910
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Advanced Science Project C
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And one elective
Spring session
300909
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Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
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300924
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Science Research Project
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