This Associate Degree in Science — Biology pathway recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students that successfully follow the recommended study sequence 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 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Project Risk | |||
| LFS100 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI105 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI110 Chemistry |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Science Research Methods | |||
| SCI102 Human Physiology | |||
| SET111 Biodiversity and Ecology |
PLUS select 1 elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS213 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| 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 |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| LFS252 Terrestrial 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).