This Associate Degree in Science — Biology pathway recommended study sequence 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 | ||||
| LFS112 Human Physiology |
| 12 | Anti: LFS201 or LFS202 or LFS203 | |
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Anti: ENS102 | |
| SET111 |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Cell Biology |
| 12 | Anti: SCI103 or LFS101 or LFS103 |
| SCI105 Introductory Chemistry |
| 12 | Anti: SCI505 |
| SCI110 Science Research Methods |
| 12 | Anti: SCI201 or CPH261 |
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 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 |
| LFS252 Molecular Biology |
| 12 | Pre: LFS100 or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) |
| SCI212 Genetics |
| 12 | Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and LFS100 or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) or SCI102 or first year subject from Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Animal Ecology |
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 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 |
| ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 Anti: ENS201 |
| LFS251 Biochemistry |
| 12 | Pre: SCI105 and (LFS100 or LFS103) Anti: MBT251 |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 | ||||
| MTH102 |