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 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS112 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| SCI102 Chemistry | |||
| SET111 Science Research Methods |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession | |||
| SCI105 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI110 Calculus and Algebra |
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 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | |||
| LFS252 Organic Chemistry | |||
| SCI212 Discrete Mathematics |
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 Applied Mathematics | |||
| ENS221 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data | |||
| LFS251 Engineering Computer Programming |
PLUS select 1 of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics | |||
| MTH102 Special Research Project |