This Associate Degree in Science — Biology pathway Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students that successfully follow the study plan for the Biology pathway as listed below will be eligible to apply to transfer into the following program:
- Bachelor of Science with an Extended major in Biology
Students should seek Program Advice from the Faculty Administration office or email FosheProgramAdvice@usc.edu.au with regards to queries on Program progression.
Year 1
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance | |||
| LFS112 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI102 Human Physiology | |||
| SET111 Biodiversity and Ecology |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCI105 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI110 Chemistry |
PLUS select 1 elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS252 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI212 Molecular Biology |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200/300 coded) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS213 Genetics | |||
| ENS221 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology | |||
| LFS251 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Biochemistry | |||
| MTH102 Introduction to Mathematics |