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 The Literature Review | |||
| LFS112 Qualitative Research Methods | |||
| SCI102 Applied Quantitative Research Methods | |||
| SET111 Communication and Thought |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Human Physiology | |||
| SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
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 Cell Biology | |||
| LFS252 Chemistry | |||
| SCI212 Science Research Methods |
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 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS221 Molecular Biology | |||
| LFS251 Genetics |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology | |||
| MTH102 Plant Diversity and Ecology |