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 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology | |||
| LFS100 Coastal and Marine Ecology | |||
| SCI105 Animal Ecophysiology | |||
| SCI110 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI102 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation | |||
| SET111 Coastal Conservation Planning |
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 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies | |||
| ENS221 Special Field Studies Topic | |||
| LFS251 Special Research Project |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Workplace Learning I | |||
| MTH102 Animal Behaviour |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Global-Change Ecology | |||
| LFS252 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI212 Cell Biology |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200/300 coded) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).