This Associate Degree in Science — Animal Ecology pathway Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students that successfully follow the study plan for the Animal Ecology pathway as listed below will be eligible to apply to transfer into the following program:
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Animal Ecology
Students should seek Program Advice from the Faculty Admin 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 | ||||
| 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 |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Human Physiology |
| 12 | Anti: LFS201 or LFS202 or LFS203 | |
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Anti: ENS102 | |
| SET111 |
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 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 | |
| ENS214 | ||||
| LFS261 Microbiology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI103 or LFS100 or LFS103 Anti: MEP263 or MBT263 |
PLUS select 1 of the following courses:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 | ||||
| MTH102 |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 |
| ENS282 Coastal and Marine Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI110 or SCI102 or ANM104 |
| 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) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).