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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| LFS100 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| SCI105 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation | |||
| SCI110 Introduction to Weather and Climate |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| SCI102 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying | |||
| SET111 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems |
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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS213 Coastal and Marine Ecology | |||
| ENS221 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| LFS251 Environmental Chemistry |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
| MTH102 Climate and Hydrology Systems |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS222 Numerical Techniques in Ecology | |||
| LFS252 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation | |||
| SCI212 Coastal Conservation Planning |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200/300 coded) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).