This Associate Degree in Science — Biology pathway Study Plan is valid for students commencing Semester 1
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 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| LFS100 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| SCI105 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI110 Coastal and Marine Ecology |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Genetics | |||
| SCI102 Communication and Thought | |||
| SET111 Cell Biology |
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 Chemistry | |||
| ENS221 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS251 Human Physiology |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| MTH102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology | |||
| LFS252 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI212 Biochemistry |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200/300 coded) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).