Bachelor of Science (BSCI) - BSc

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics 8-unit majors (Toowoomba campus and Distance education: 906349; Toowoomba campus: 906321); Mathematics and Statistics (Toowoomba campus: 906351; Distance education: 906355); Bioinformatics (Toowoomba campus: 906411); Plant Science (Toowoomba campus: 906311); Computing and e-Commerce (Toowoomba campus and Distance education: 906779); Climatology (Toowoomba campus and Distance education: 906389); Psychology (Toowoomba campus: 906331; Distance education: 906335); Ecology & Sustainability (Toowoomba campus: 906421); Human Biology (Toowoomba campus: 906431)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 042230E; Biology Major: 003578M; Psychology Major: 003577A

	On-campus#^	Distance education*
Semester intake:	Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November)	Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) Semester 3 (November)
Campus:	Toowoomba	-
Fees:	Student contribution amount International fee	Student contribution amount International fee
Standard duration:	3 years full-time, 8 years part-time maximum

Footnotes
#	First year Psychology will be offered by mixed mode with four non-Psychology courses offered on-campus at Fraser Coast, and four Psychology courses in the external mode.
^	Students may commence studying the Bioinformatics, Ecology and Sustainability, Plant Science and Human Biology majors in Semester 3, studying courses via distance education and then continuing the program next year at the Toowoomba campus.
*	The majors in Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Ecology and Sustainability, Human Biology, Physics and Plant Science are not available by distance education. Some courses in the Physics major are available by distance education. There are residential schools in some courses.

Contact us

Initial enquiries should be directed to:

• telephone +61 7 4631 5316

• email studysci@usq.edu.au.

Currently enrolled students should contact the appropriate Program Coordinator, as follows:

Bioinformatics major - Dr Jesus Lopez, telephone +61 7 4631 5529.

Biology, Ecology and Sustainability, Human Biology and Plant Science majors - Dr John Dearnaley, telephone +61 7 4631 2804.

Chemistry, Climatology and Physics majors - Dr Alfio Parisi, telephone +61 7 4631 2226.

Information Technology or Computing majors - Dr Khaleel Petrus, telephone +61 7 4631 5556.

Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics or Statistics majors - Mrs Patricia Cretchely, telephone +61 7 4631 5526.

Psychology major - Dr Tony Machin, telephone +61 7 4631 2587.

In this section:

• Bioinformatics major (16-unit major)
• Climatology major (16-unit major)
• Ecology and sustainability major (16-unit major)
• Human biology major (16-unit major)
• Mathematics and statistics major (16-unit major)
• Plant science major (16-unit major)
• Information technology major (12-unit major)
• Psychology major study (12-unit major)
• Biology (8-unit major)
• Chemistry (8-unit major)
• Computing (8-unit major)
• Human physiology
• Mathematics (8-unit major)
• Physics (8-unit major)
• Statistics (8-unit major)

Bioinformatics major (16-unit major)

The program begins with an overview of biology, chemistry, mathematics and computing. This leads in second year to studies in biology (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, biotechnology, molecular biology), statistics (data analysis and statistical inference), mathematics (algebra and calculus) and computing (programming and software development tools). In the third year students undertake advanced studies in statistics (experimental design and statistical models) and computing (database development and data management). The program is designed to provide a sound multidisciplinary skill base in biology and informatics. During the program, students will learn theoretical concepts and gain practical experience in computational and experimental biology. Major breakthrough achievements in biotechnology, such as the complete sequencing of the genome for a number of organisms, mark the starting of a post-genomic era. Graduates in life science degrees are then able to face the new challenges of the post-genomic era.

Career opportunities

Insilico Drug Designer, Bioinformatics Consultant, Bioinformatics Software Developer, Bio-data Analyst, Biostatistician, Genome Analyst, Life Systems Engineer, Systems Biology Consultant, Insilico Disease Analyst, Computational Medical Diagnostician, Computer Medical Diagnostics Designer, DNA Analyst, Proteome Analyst, Research scientist, Project Manager. Employment opportunities also exist in Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Pharmaceutical Industry (domestic and international), Private and Government Research and Analytical Laboratories, Hospitals, Universities, Health Departments, Primary Industry, Agriculture, Waste Management, Food Industry, Teaching, Academic Research and Public Health.

Climatology major (16-unit major)

Climatology is a rapidly evolving science; a science of discovery that explores the nature of the global climate system. Students who have completed this program will have a detailed knowledge of key climate mechanisms and are able to apply this knowledge in order to understand climate variability and change. They will be able to comprehend the impact of global climate changes upon society, politics and the environment. The Climatology major will concentrate on those areas in physics, mathematics and statistics required to prepare candidates for careers as climatologists, environmental scientists, statisticians or meteorologists.

Career opportunities

Climatologist, Climate Analysts, Climate Forecaster, Statisticians, Scientist, Research Officer, Environmental Scientist and Climate Policy Analysts working in universities, defence organisation, CSIRO, Federal and State Government Departments of Primary Industries, Environment, Natural Resources, and the Australian Greenhouse Office, Australian Bureau of Meteorology, and Australian Bureau of Resource Sciences, or in private industry companies active in fields, such as agriculture, insurance, energy, weather information, and water services; Science Teacher with further study; Science Journalism.

Ecology and sustainability major (16-unit major)

Ecology & conservation are closely related scientific disciplines that explore the very nature of life: interactions among organisms, their environmental relationships (ecology) and the diversity, scarcity and management of species, communities and ecosystems (conservation). Human impacts on natural systems, over-exploitation of resources, global climate change, species extinctions and loss of biodiversity have all drawn to the need to better understand and protect the natural world.

Career opportunities

Conservation biologist, Conservation Management, Environmental Consultant, Field Biologist, Natural Resource Management, National Parks, Research Scientist, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Wildlife Care and Management.

Human biology major (16-unit major)

Students are able to focus on improving their knowledge of the human body. Students undertake specialist courses in physiology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology. Students are able to elect to study further courses human-related such as pharmacology, pathophysiology and psychology.

Career opportunities

Medical, Clinical or Research Technicians in Hospital Laboratories, University and Health or Biotechnology Industry; Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry and Medical Technologies Marketing, Clinical Physiology and Diagnostic Industries, Pathology Laboratory Scientist, Medical Scientist, Research Scientist. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an excellent pathway to seek entry into graduate medical programs.

Mathematics and statistics major (16-unit major)

This major allows students to develop skills in mathematics and statistics and examine the fundamentals of pure and applied mathematics, theoretical and applied statistics, mathematical modelling and operations research. Students will learn how to use computational methods as an aid to the processes of analysis, modelling and decision-making.

Career opportunities

Statistics, Biometrics, Operations Research and Management, Actuary, Industrial Mathematics, Teaching (following Teacher Training), Mathematician, Mathematical Modelling, Operations Management, Financial Analyst, Systems Analyst, Risk or Focus Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Data Mining, Cryptography, Biostatistician, Epidemiologist, Hydrology Modeller, Data Mining Researcher, Speech Processing Researcher, Market Researcher, Quantitative Risk Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Data Analyst, Actuarial Business Analyst, Research Officer, Social Researcher, Survey Researcher, Psychological Statistician, Measurement Scientist, Research Scientist in Mapping & Monitoring, Financial Modelling, Environmental Modelling, Engineering Modelling, Research Economist, Finance Consultant, Business Analyst, Psychometrician..

Plant science major (16-unit major)

The Plant Science major provides graduates with the knowledge and training to develop careers in many professional fields which draw on an understanding of plants and their fundamental contributions to environmental health and the sustainability of our human communities. The program in particular focuses on the study of plant evolution and function; factors which sustain agricultural and horticultural production; the relationships of plants with other organisms; understanding plant responses to environmental stresses and applying modern biotechnologies (e.g. tissue culture, molecular biology) to produce improved crop varieties suitable for the growing environments of the 21st century. Toowoomba is an ideal location to study plant science due to the rich and diverse array of natural environments and agricultural industries on the Darling Downs. Field trips to National Parks, plant breeding companies, State Government Field Research stations, horticultural enterprises and wine production facilities are a feature of the program.

Career opportunities

Field Biologist, Biotechnological Fields, Botanist, Biochemist, Crop Scientist, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Molecular Biologist, Genetics, National Parks, Research Scientist.

Information technology major (12-unit major)

The Information Technology major will develop students’ skills and knowledge in software development, programming languages, networking and the design and implementation of computer systems and information systems.

Career opportunities

Application of Computing to Business, Information Systems Manager, Computer Sales Representative, Computer Consultant, Information Manager, Computer Systems Officer, Chief Information Officer, Information Centre Manager, Systems Analyst/Programmer, System Development Coordinator, Computer Educator, Commercial Application Developer

Psychology major study (12-unit major)

Psychologists study people and their behaviour. Their professional training helps them to understand how people develop throughout their lives; behave in groups, organisations and communities; see, think, hear, feel, learn and remember; relate and interact with others; and cope with anxiety, ageing, death, divorce, disability, disaster, accidents and other life events. The Psychology Major in USQ’s Bachelor of Science has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as providing the first three years of the necessary requirements for full membership. Full membership of the Australian Psychological Society requires six years of University study: an Honours year plus a Masters degree, or substantial progress towards a Doctorate.

Career opportunities

Psychologist (with further study), Welfare Officer, Counselling, Vocational and Occupational Guidance, Training and Development, and other related areas in Administration and Research in the Public and Private sectors, Clinical, Educational, Counselling, Sports, Organisational or Forensic Psychologist, Human Resource Management, Police Service, Corrective Services.

Biology (8-unit major)

This major provides students with a broad knowledge in biology, chemistry and communications, and a more detailed knowledge in disciplines such as biochemistry, ecology, genetics, microbiology and physiology.

Career opportunities

Research Scientist or Research Officer (Universities, Defence, CSIRO, DPI, Industry, Environment, Government, Health), Technical Officer (Labs or Field Work), Technical/Sales Representative in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biotechnological Industries. Molecular Biologists, Microbiologists. After further study: Biotechnologist, Dietitian, Research Scientist, Secondary Science Teaching, Medicine. Employment opportunities also exist in Environmental Monitoring, Field Biology, Laboratory work in Agricultural, Food, Health, Medical, Veterinary, Educational and Industrial settings, Plant Breeding, Ecology, Conservation Management, Science Journalism, National Banks.

Chemistry (8-unit major)

The chemistry major is offered as a flexible degree to allow students to focus on the areas of chemistry most relevant to them. The program uses real world examples of natural and synthetic chemicals to enhance students understanding of theory. All courses within the program involve laboratory sessions to develop and enhance students practical skills. Some courses may also involve professional visits to other laboratories and agencies, providing practical skills and experience in the sampling and analysis of compounds.

Career opportunities

Research Chemist/Scientist/Officer, Technical Officer, Research or Laboratory Assistant (Universities, Defence, CSIRO, DPI, Environment, Government, Health and Industry: Pharmaceutics, Polymers and Plastics, Manufacturing), Organic Chemistry, Drug Design, Drug Development, Medicinal Chemistry, Quality Assurance Analyst, Technical Sales and Marketing in Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Laboratory supplies and equipment, Chemistry/Science Teacher or Medicine with further study. Employment opportunities also exist in Forensics, Environmental Testings, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Nanotechnology, Bio-technology.

Computing (8-unit major)

This major provides flexibility to meet the needs of students wishing to combine some computing studies With other science disciplines. This major is of particular value to students who wish to pursue a career In teaching secondary science and computing.

Career opportunities

Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Officer, Database Management System Administrator, Game Developer, LAN Manager, Network Administrator, Network Designer and Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Simulator, Database/Web/Network Developer, Software Designer, Systems Architect, Computer Systems Developer, Software Developer, Applications Specialist, Software Engineer.

Human physiology

Students may combine this major with another discipline area such as psychology to strengthen their appreciation of the connections between psychological and physiological aspects of human health.

Career opportunities

In conjunction with a psychology major, this combination would be a major advantage in any careers involving the promotion of people's health and well-being.

Mathematics (8-unit major)

This major is typically taken by students who decide to pursue a double major or double degree path. It enables them to combine the rigour and logic of a scientific approach, which is an integral part of mathematical studies, with the specifics of a professional area of a particular interest. Second majors can be chosen from any of the other eight course majors defined for the Bachelor of Science, or (with the approval of the Program Coordinator) from other eight course majors from other undergraduate programs in the University.

Career opportunities

Statistics, Biometrics, Operations Research and Management, Actuary, Industrial Mathematics, Teaching (following Teacher Training), Mathematician, Mathematical Modelling, Operations Management, Financial Analyst, Mathematics Journalism, Systems Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Quality Control, Quantative Analyst, Risk or Focus Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Data Mining, Cryptography, Secondary or Tertiary Teacher (when combined with relevant postgraduate studies), Commercial Property, Biostatistician, Manager for Risk Analytics, Epidemiologist, Hydrology Modeller, Data Mining Researcher, Speech Processing Researcher, Market Researcher, Quantitative Risk Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Data Analyst, Actuarial Business Analyst. Employment opportunities also exist in the Australian Bureau of Statistics, different banks, insurance companies, computing, logistics and engineering, and financial institutions. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and/or Statistics)

Physics (8-unit major)

The BSc (Physics) is a program that aims to cover the major areas of physics, and includes study of solar science and technology. Theory and practical work are covered using online material and the creative use of teaching kits, Residential Schools and USQ facilities for online solar radiation measurements and astronomical observations.

Career opportunities

Science Teacher (with further study), Physicist, Scientist or Research Officer (Universities, Defence, CSIRO, DPI, Industry, Environment, Government, Health), Technical Officer (Labs or Field Work).

Statistics (8-unit major)

This major allows students to develop skills in mathematics and statistics and examine the fundamentals of pure and applied mathematics, theoretical and applied statistics, mathematical modelling and operations research. Students will learn how to use computational methods as an aid to the processes of analysis, modelling and decision-making.

Career opportunities

Statistician, Research Officer (University, Defence, CSIRO, DPI, Industry, Government, Environment, Health), Social Researcher, Survey Researcher, Epidemiologist, Biostatistician, Psychological Statistician, Secondary or Tertiary Teacher (when combined with relevant postgraduate studies), Modeller/Mathematician, Commercial Property, Manager for Risk Analytics, Epidemiologist, Hydrology Modeller, Data Mining Researcher, Speech Processing Researcher, Market Researcher, Quantitative Risk Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Data Analyst, Actuarial Business Analyst, Measurement Scientist, Lectureship in Statistics, Research Scientist in Mapping & Monitoring. Employment opportunities exist in the Australian Bureau of Statistics, different banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, biometrics, financial analysis, operations management, and simultations modelling.

Professional accreditation

The Information Technology major is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) major is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as a three-year sequence of study.

Program objectives

On completion of this program graduates will:

• possess more than a basic competence in at least one chosen discipline

• possess skill in drawing upon the growing content of knowledge in these disciplines

• understand the principles underlying these disciplines

• be capable of applying these principles to the solving of problems, particularly practical problems

• be capable of working with people trained in other disciplines towards the solution of common problems

• be motivated to sustain adaptive, independent learning

• be aware of the social, moral and legal responsibilities of professional scientists

• be skilled in the communication of ideas and concepts.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for a place in this program, applicants will have achieved a level of Sound Achievement over four semesters in Queensland Senior (Year 12) English or equivalent.

Information Technology and Computing

Applicants for the above majors are also required to have achieved a level of Sound Achievement over four semesters in Queensland Senior (Year 12) Mathematics A or equivalent. Recommended study: Mathematics B.

Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Climatology, Ecology and Sustainability, Human Biology, Human Physiology, Mathematics and/or Statistics, Physics, Plant Science

Applicants for the majors are also required to have achieved a level of Sound Achievement over four semesters in Queensland Senior (Year 12) Mathematics B or equivalent. Recommended study: Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics.

Psychology

Recommended study: Mathematics A.

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for undergraduate programs may be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.

If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school (or equivalent), you will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP) or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER. Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Student contribution amount

For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Government pays some money directly to the University, but students are also required to make a contribution. This contribution is called the ‘student contribution’. For more information about student contribution amounts, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Science consists of 24 units comprising four units of Foundation Studies courses with combinations of 16, 12 or 8 unit majors, 4 unit options and elective courses as follows:

• one 16 unit major and 4 units of elective courses

• one 16 unit major and one 4 unit option study

• one 12 unit major and one 8 unit major*

• one 12 unit major, one 4 unit option study and 4 units of elective courses

• one 12 unit major and 8 units of elective courses, or

• two 8 unit majors*

  and 4 units of elective courses.

• one 8 unit major and 12 units of elective courses negotiated with the Program Coordinator.

*	The second 8-unit major can be chosen from any approved 8-unit major in the University Elements are defined below.

At least four courses in the program will be at level 3. Where two majors are chosen which have some compulsory courses in common, the overlap will be made up by taking extra electives defined in those majors.

Elements are defined below :

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 8 years to complete this program.

Core courses

Foundation Studies

Communication Studies	CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship or CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences
Computing Studies	CSC1402 Foundation Computing or CSC1401 Foundation Programming with C
Statistics	STA2300 Data Analysis
Enabling Studies	MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics or MAT1102 Algebra and Calculus I or MSC3001 Professional Issues in Science and Technology or PSY1030 Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

In general, Foundation Studies courses will be selected according to major as follows except with the permission of the Program Coordinator.

	Bioinformatics	Chemistry	Climatology, Physics	Computing, Information Technology	Ecology and Sustainability, Human Biology, Human Physiology, Plant Science, Biology	Mathematics and Statistics	Psychology
Communication Studies	CMS1100	CMS1000	CMS1000	CMS1000	CMS1100*	CMS1000	CMS1000
Computing Studies	CSC1401	CSC1402	CSC1402	CSC1401	CSC1402	CSC1402	CSC1402
Statistics	STA2300	STA2300	STA2300	STA2300	STA2300	STA2300	STA2300
Enabling Studies	MAT1102	MAT1100**	MAT1102	MSC3001	MAT1100**	MSC3001	PSY1030

Footnotes
*	Students can study CMS1000 externally instead of CMS1100.
**	Students who have gained an Exit Level of Very High Achievement (VHA) in Mathematics B in Queensland Grade 12 or its equivalent OR an Exit Level of High Achievement (HA) in Mathematics B AND High Achievement (HA) in Mathematics C in Queensland Grade 12 or its equivalent, may be given the opportunity to replace MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics with an additional elective as approved by the Program Coordinator.

Major studies

The following majors are available in the Bachelor of Science:

16-unit majors (contain at least four Level 3 courses)

• Bioinformatics

• Climatology

• Ecology and Sustainability

• Human Biology

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Plant Science.

12-unit majors (contain at least three Level 3 courses)

• Information Technology

• Psychology.

8-unit majors (contain at least two Level 3 courses)

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computing

• Human Physiology

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics.

In this section:

• Bioinformatics major (16-unit major)
• Climatology major (16-unit major)
• Ecology and sustainability major (16-unit major)
• Human biology major (16-unit major)
• Mathematics and statistics major (16-unit major)
• Plant science major (16-unit major)
• Information technology major (12-unit major)
• Psychology major study (12-unit major)
• Eight-unit majors
• Biology (8-unit major)
• Chemistry (8-unit major)
• Computing (8-unit major)
• Human Physiology (8-unit major)
• Mathematics (8-unit major)
• Physics (8-unit major)
• Statistics (8-unit major)

Bioinformatics major (16-unit major)

Bioinformatics Major Objectives

In addition to the Bachelor of Science objectives, graduates who have completed the major in Bioinformatics will:

• have demonstrated competence in laboratory and field techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to the biological sciences

• have an awareness of the principles of laboratory and field safety as applicable in the areas studied in the program

• be able to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work

• be competent in the use of statistics and data analysis

• be competent programmers in at least one computing language

• be able to use computers to assist them to solve problems in the areas studied in the program

• be able to access appropriate scientific literature and understand and apply the results of scientific research at a level appropriate to a new graduate

• be able to integrate their knowledge and skills in mathematics, statistics, computing and biological sciences to solve problems

• be qualified for admission to an appropriate professional body.

Bioinformatics Major Courses

This is a 16-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 16 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
CHE1110 Chemistry 1	S1	ONC, EXT	All
BIO1101 Biology 1	S1	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2103 Biology 2	S2	ONC	All
MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing	S1, S3	ONC, EXT	All
STA2301 Distribution Theory	S1	ONC, EXT	All
MAT2100 Algebra and Calculus II	S2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2401 Algorithms and Data Structures	S1, S2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2408 Software Development Tools	S1, S2, S3	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3400 Database Systems	S1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3417 Data Mining Discovers Knowledge	S1	ONC, EXT	All
CHE2120 Chemistry 2	S2	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2201 Biochemistry 1	S1	ONC	All
BIO2207 Genetics	S2	ONC	All
BIO2209 Cell Biology	S1	ONC	All
BIO2211 Bioinformatics	S1	ONC	All
BIO3309 Molecular Biology	S2	ONC	All

Bioinformatics Option Study

To complete the award, students taking a 16-unit major must undertake 4 units of elective courses or one 4 unit option study. Students choosing the Bioinformatics major must take the following Bioinformatics option study:

Course	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
One of the following two courses :
STA3300 Experimental Design	S1	ONC, EXT	All
STA3301 Statistical Models	S2	ONC, EXT	All
One of the following two courses :
MAT3103 Mathematical Modelling for Dynamics	S1	ONC, EXT	odd years only
STA2302 Statistical Inference	S2	ONC, EXT	All
Two of the following courses :
BIO2205 Introductory Microbiology	S2	ONC	All
BIO3301 Biochemistry 2	S2	ONC	All
BIO2203 Systems Physiology	S1	ONC	All
BIO3313 Pharmacology	S1	ONC	All
CHE2203 Introduction to Drug Discovery	S1	ONC	odd years only
BIO2204 Plant Diversity	S2	ONC	All
BIO3302 Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology	S2	ONC	odd years only
BIO3307 Plant Breeding	S2	EXT	even years only
BIO3318 Plant-Microbe Interactions	S2	ONC	even years only

Climatology major (16-unit major)

Climatology Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Climatology will:

• possess more than a basic competence in climatology, physics, statistics and mathematics

• possess a detailed knowledge of key climate mechanisms and apply this knowledge in appropriate situations

• apply principles of physics to climate studies

• describe and appropriately apply climate forecasting models

• apply statistical and mathematical techniques to modelling climatological and meteorological data

• have a good comprehension of the social, political and environmental implications of global climate changes.

Climatology Major Courses

This is a 16-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 16 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
CLI1110 Introductory Climatology	1	ONC, EXT	All
PHY1101 Astronomy 1	1	EXT	All
PHY1104 Physics Concepts	1	ONC, EXT	All
MAT2100 Algebra and Calculus II	2	ONC, EXT	All
PHY1102 Remote Sensing and Meteorology	2	ONC, EXT	All
CLI2110 Physics of Climate	1	ONC, EXT	All
STA2301 Distribution Theory	1	ONC, EXT	All
CLI2120 Climates of the Past, Present and Future	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC1401 Foundation Programming with C	1, 2	ONC, EXT	All
PHY1911 Physics and Instrumentation	2	ONC, EXT	All
CLI3110 Advanced Climatology	1	ONC, EXT	All
STA3300 Experimental Design	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2409 High Performance Numerical Computing	1	ONC, EXT	All
PHY3302 Advanced Topics in Physics	2	ONC, EXT	All
SCI3301 Science Project*	1,2	EXT	All
One of the following two courses :
PHY2201 Electromagnetics	1	ONC	All
PHY2205 Electromagnetic Concepts	1	EXT	All

Footnotes

*

Students enrolling in this course must find a staff member willing to supervise their work prior to the term in which the project will be carried out. There is no guarantee that a supervisor will be available for a student-initiated project. Students must then, by the end of the first week of the term of the class, identify the project and the supervisor to the examiner and gain the approval of the examiner to proceed with the project.

Climatology Option Study

To complete the award, students taking a 16-unit major must undertake 4 units of elective courses or one 4 unit option study. Students choosing the Climatology major must take one of the following two option studies:

Mathematics for Climatology Option Study

Course	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
MAT3104 Random Processes to Financial Mathematics	2	ONC, EXT	odd years only
MAT3106 Vector Calculus and the Mathematical Modelling of Fluid Flows	2	ONC, EXT	even years only
MAT3103 Mathematical Modelling for Dynamics	1	ONC, EXT	odd years only
MAT3105 Harmony of Partial Differential Equations	1	ONC, EXT	even years only

Statistics for Climatology Option Study

Course	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
CSC3417 Data Mining Discovers Knowledge	1	ONC, EXT	All
STA2302 Statistical Inference	2	ONC, EXT	All
STA3301 Statistical Models	2	ONC, EXT	All
STA3303 Statistics for Climate Research	2	ONC, EXT	All

Ecology and sustainability major (16-unit major)

Ecology and Sustainability Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Ecology and Sustainability will:

• have a sound grounding in the major subject areas central to the biological sciences

• have sufficient specialisation to be acceptable to employers who are currently offering positions to three-year trained biology graduates

• have demonstrated competence in laboratory and field techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to general biological science

• have the capacity to research biological topics in scientific literature and to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work

• have an awareness of the principles of laboratory and field safety as they apply in biological laboratories and during field work

• be qualified for admission to an appropriate professional body.

Ecology and Sustainability Major Courses

This is a 16-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 16 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
BIO1101 Biology 1	1	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2103 Biology 2	2	ONC, EXT	All
CHE1110 Chemistry 1	1	ONC, EXT	All
CHE2120 Chemistry 2	2	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2204 Plant Diversity	2	ONC	All
BIO2207 Genetics	2	ONC	All
BIO2208 Introductory Ecology	1	ONC	All
BIO2210 Animal Diversity	1	ONC	All
REN1201 Environmental Studies	1	ONC, EXT	All
REN3301 Biodiversity and Conservation	2	ONC	odd years only
REN3302 Sustainable Resource Use	2	ONC	even years only
GIS3405 Spatial Analysis and Modelling	2	ONC, EXT	All
BIO3314 Applied Ecology	2	ONC	even years only
BIO3319 Landscape Ecology	2	ONC	odd years only
STA3300 Experimental Design	1	ONC, EXT	All
One of the following three courses :
BIO2201 Biochemistry 1	1	ONC	All
BIO2202 Plant Physiology	1	ONC	All
CLI1110 Introductory Climatology	1	ONC, EXT	All

To complete the award, students taking a 16-unit major must undertake 4 units of elective courses or one 4 unit option study.

Option Studies

Option studies are a set of courses as defined in the Option Studies section of the Handbook.

Electives

Electives are courses chosen from other Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in the University.

Human biology major (16-unit major)

Human Biology Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Human Biology will:

• have a sound grounding in the major subject areas central to the biological sciences

• have sufficient specialisation to be acceptable to employers who are currently offering positions to three-year trained biology graduates

• have demonstrated competence in laboratory and field techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to general biological science

• have the capacity to research biological topics in scientific literature and to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work

• have an awareness of the principles of laboratory and field safety as they apply in biological laboratories and during field work

• be qualified for admission to an appropriate professional body.

Human Biology Major Courses

This is a 16-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 16 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
BIO1101 Biology 1	1	ONC, EXT	All
CHE1110 Chemistry 1	1	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2103 Biology 2	2	ONC, EXT	All
CHE2120 Chemistry 2	2	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2201 Biochemistry 1	1	ONC	All
BIO2203 Systems Physiology	1	ONC	All
BIO2205 Introductory Microbiology	2	ONC	All
BIO2207 Genetics	2	ONC	All
BIO2209 Cell Biology	1	ONC	All
BIO3301 Biochemistry 2	2	ONC	All
BIO3333 Cardiorespiratory and Sports Physiology	2	ONC	All
BIO3309 Molecular Biology	2	ONC	All
BIO3313 Pharmacology	1	ONC	All
BIO3315 Medical Microbiology 2	1	ONC	All
BIO3317 Medical Microbiology 1	1	ONC	All
BIO3323 Endocrine and Neurophysiology	2	ONC	All

To complete the award, students taking a 16-unit major must undertake 4 units of elective courses or one 4 unit option study.

Option Studies

Option studies are a set of courses as defined in the Option Studies section of the Handbook.

Electives

Electives are courses chosen from other Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in the University.

Mathematics and statistics major (16-unit major)

Mathematics and Statistics Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Mathematics and Statistics will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of mathematical analysis at the undergraduate level

• demonstrate a sound knowledge of important theories and techniques of applied mathematics, statistics and computing

• demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge to solve practical problems that they are likely to encounter in science, industry, business or government instrumentalities

• continue to develop their abilities through research, discussion and private study

• use computer packages to solve problems in statistics, mathematics and modelling

• satisfy the minimum requirements for graduate membership of relevant professional bodies.

Mathematics and Statistics Major Courses

This is a 16-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 16 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
CSC1401 Foundation Programming with C	1, 2	ONC, EXT	All
MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
MAT1102 Algebra and Calculus I	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
MAT1200 Operations Research 1	2	ONC, EXT	All
MAT2100 Algebra and Calculus II	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2409 High Performance Numerical Computing	1	ONC, EXT	All
MAT3201 Operations Research 2	1	ONC, EXT	odd years only
STA2301 Distribution Theory	1	ONC, EXT	All
MAT3103 Mathematical Modelling for Dynamics	1	ONC, EXT	odd years only
MAT3104 Random Processes to Financial Mathematics	2	ONC, EXT	odd years only
MAT3105 Harmony of Partial Differential Equations	1	ONC, EXT	even years only
MAT3106 Vector Calculus and the Mathematical Modelling of Fluid Flows	2	ONC, EXT	even years only
STA2302 Statistical Inference	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3417 Data Mining Discovers Knowledge	1	ONC, EXT	All
STA3300 Experimental Design	1	ONC, EXT	All
STA3301 Statistical Models	2	ONC, EXT	All

To complete the award, students taking a 16-unit major must undertake 4 units of elective courses or one 4 unit option study.

Option Studies

Option studies are a set of courses as defined in the Option Studies section of the Handbook.

Electives

Electives are courses chosen from other Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in the University.

Unsuitable Electives

For various reasons, the following courses will not be approved as electives for students majoring in Mathematics and Statistics in the Bachelor of Science program:

MGT2100, MGT2102, MAT1100, MAC1901 , CIS1000, CIS1001, CIS2000, CIS2002, CIS2003 .

In addition, students will require their Program Coordinator's approval if they wish to count both STA3300 Experimental Design and STA3302 Statistics for Researchers towards a Bachelor of Science program.

Plant science major (16-unit major)

Plant Science Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Plant Science will:

• have a sound grounding in the major subject areas central to the biological sciences

• have sufficient specialisation to be acceptable to employers who are currently offering positions to three-year trained biology graduates

• have demonstrated competence in laboratory and field techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to general biological science

• have the capacity to research biological topics in scientific literature and to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work

• have an awareness of the principles of laboratory and field safety as they apply in biological laboratories and during field work

• be qualified for admission to an appropriate professional body.

Plant Science Major Courses

This is a 16-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 16 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
BIO1101 Biology 1	1	ONC, EXT	All
CHE1110 Chemistry 1	1	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2103 Biology 2	2	ONC, EXT	All
CHE2120 Chemistry 2	2	ONC, EXT	All
BIO2201 Biochemistry 1	1	ONC	All
BIO2202 Plant Physiology	1	ONC	All
BIO2204 Plant Diversity	2	ONC	All
BIO2205 Introductory Microbiology	2	ONC	All
BIO2207 Genetics	2	ONC	All
BIO2208 Introductory Ecology	1	ONC	All
BIO2209 Cell Biology	1	ONC	All
BIO3302 Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology	2	ONC	odd years only
BIO3307 Plant Breeding	2	EXT	even years only
BIO3309 Molecular Biology	2	ONC	All
BIO3318 Plant-Microbe Interactions	2	ONC	even years only
One of the following five courses :
AGR3304 Soil Science	1	ONC, EXT	All
BIO3301 Biochemistry 2	2	ONC	All
BIO3312 Entomology	1	ONC	odd years only
BIO3314 Applied Ecology	2	ONC	even years only
REN1201 Environmental Studies	1	ONC, EXT	All

To complete the award, students taking a 16-unit major must undertake 4 units of elective courses or one 4 unit option study.

Option Studies

Option studies are a set of courses as defined in the Option Studies section of the Handbook.

Electives

Electives are courses chosen from other Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in the University.

Information technology major (12-unit major)

Information Technology Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Information Technology will be able to:

• work as a professional in the Information Technology industry

• demonstrate a sound understanding of several key areas of computing

• have a broad knowledge in computing

• have basic skills in software development and computer systems

• demonstrate sound presentation and communication skills required in the computing industry

• satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies.

Information Technology Major Courses

This is a 12-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 12 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
ELE1301 Computer Engineering	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2401 Algorithms and Data Structures	1, 2	ONC, EXT	All
MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics	1	ONC, EXT	All
MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
Eight of the following, with at least three being Level 3 courses :
CIS3001 Object-Oriented Programming with Java	1, 2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2402 Object-Oriented Programming in C++	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2404 Operating Systems	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3412 System and Security Administration	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2406 Web Publishing	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2407 Introduction to Software Engineering	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2408 Software Development Tools	2, 3	ONC, EXT	All
CSC2409 High Performance Numerical Computing	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3400 Database Systems	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3401 Advanced Information Systems	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3402 Graphical User Interface Programming	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3403 Comparative Programming Languages	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3405 Intelligent Agent Technology	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3406 Computer Graphics	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3407 Computer Communication and Internetworking	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3409	3	EXT	All
CSC3410 Multimedia Systems and Communications	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3413 Network Design and Analysis	2	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3417 Data Mining Discovers Knowledge	1	ONC, EXT	All
CSC3418 Computer Games Programming	2	ONC, EXT	All

To complete the award, students taking a 12-unit major must undertake one of the following:

• one 8 unit second major

• 4 units of elective courses and one 4 unit option study; with at least one being a level three course, or

• 8 units of electives with at least one being a level three course.

Second Major

Second majors can be chosen from any of the eight-unit majors defined below for the Bachelor of Science (except Computing), or (with the approval of the Program Coordinator) from other eight-unit majors from other undergraduate programs in the University.

Option Studies

Option studies are a set of courses as defined in the Option Studies section of the Handbook.

Electives

Electives are courses chosen from other Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in the University.

Unsuitable Electives

For various reasons, the following courses will not be approved as electives for students majoring in Information Technology in the Bachelor of Science program:

CSC1402, CIS1000, CIS1001, CIS2000 , CIS2002, CIS2003, MGT2100, MGT2102

Psychology major study (12-unit major)

Psychology Major Objectives

Graduates who have completed the major in Psychology will be able to:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the scope and focus of the major fields in contemporary Psychology

• gain employment in the public and private sectors as behavioural science graduates or as graduates with a broad range of skills

• satisfy the minimum requirements for affiliate membership of relevant professional bodies, most notably the Australian Psychological Society

• conduct research and report the findings to lay persons and the scientific community at large.

Psychology Major Courses

This is a 12-unit major. Along with the Foundation Studies courses prescribed above, students must take the following 12 units of courses:

Courses	Semester(s) Offered	Mode	Year of Offer
PSY1010 Foundation Psychology A	1, 3	ONC, EXT	All
PSY1020 Foundation Psychology B	2	ONC, EXT	All
PSY2010 Social Processes of Behaviour	1	ONC, EXT	All
PSY2020 Motivation and Emotion	1	ONC, EXT	All
PSY2030 Developmental Psychology	2	ONC, EXT	All
PSY2040 Human Information Processing	2	ONC, EXT	All
PSY2100