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Geography Major Study Plan

This Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science - Geography Major Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1

Year 1

Semester 1
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
COR109 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW101 Restoration Ecology
LAW103 Population Ecology and Genetics
SCI105 Coastal Geomorphology
Semester 2
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
GEO101 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
LAW102 Special Field Studies Topic
LAW104 Special Research Project
SCI110 Workplace Learning I
Year 2

Year 2

Semester 1
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
GEO100 Introduction to Coaching Science
LAW201 Advanced Coaching Science
LFS100 Biomechanics I

PLUS select 1 course from the following list:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
MTH100 Exercise Physiology I
MTH102 Exercise Prescription and Programming
Semester 2
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW202 Motor Control and Learning

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
SET111 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft

OR select 1 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

PLUS select 2 advanced level (200/300 coded) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

Year 3

Year 3

Semester 1
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW203 Communication and Thought

PLUS select 1 course from the following list:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
ENS253 Introduction to the Creative Industries
GEO201 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries

PLUS select 2 courses from the following list:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
ENP255 Editing for the Communications Professional
ENS253 Paperback Hero
GEO201 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
GEO301 Novel Ideas
GEO340 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
GEO350 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
Semester 2
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW204 Creativity and Literature

PLUS select 1 course from the following list:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
ENP236 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
ENP245 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
GEO310 Writing Your Novel

PLUS select 2 courses from the following list:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
ENP236 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
ENP245 Communication and Thought
ENS242 Foundations of Australian Law A
ENS254 Criminal Law and Procedure A
ENS353 Chemistry
GEO302 Introducing Human Geographies
GEO310 Foundations of Australian Law B
GEO390 Criminal Law and Procedure B
Year 4

Year 4

Semester 1
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW205 Science Research Methods
LAW301 Changing Planet Earth
LAW303 Torts A

PLUS select 1 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective course from the USC Law School.

Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.

Semester 2
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW206 Cell Biology
LAW302 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW304 Mathematics Foundations

PLUS select 1 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective course from the USC Law School.

Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.

Year 5

Year 5

Semester 1
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW401 Torts B
LAW403 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

PLUS select 2 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective courses from the USC Law School.

Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.

Semester 2
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LAW402 Contracts A
LAW404 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology

PLUS select 2 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective courses from the USC Law School.

Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.