This Associate Degree in Science — Biology pathway recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students that successfully follow the recommended study sequence 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 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS100 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI105 Chemistry | |||
| SCI110 Science Research Methods |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Human Physiology | |||
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| SET111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
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 | |||
| ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| LFS251 Biochemistry |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| MTH102 Mathematics Foundations |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
| 12 | Pre: SCI102 |
| LFS252 Molecular Biology |
| 12 | Pre: (SCI100 or LFS100) or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) |
| SCI212 Genetics |
| 12 | Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and (SCI100 or LFS100) or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) or SCI102 or first year subjects from Bachelor of Environmental Science, 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).