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 Regulation | |||
| LFS100 Evidence | |||
| SCI105 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI110 Cell Biology |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Chemistry | |||
| SCI102 Science Research Methods | |||
| SET111 Human Physiology |
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 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS251 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| MTH102 Biochemistry |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| LFS252 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| SCI212 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200/300 coded) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).