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 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| LFS112 Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
| SCI102 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology | |||
| SET111 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| SCI105 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| SCI110 Microbial Pathogenesis |
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 Special Research Project | |||
| LFS252 Workplace Learning I | |||
| SCI212 Special Research Project |
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 Workplace Learning II | |||
| ENS221 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS251 Introduction to Economics |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Cell Biology | |||
| MTH102 Science Research Methods |