Bachelor of Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Bachelor of Science
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 115810 |
Course type | BAC – Bachelor Pass (AQF level 7) |
Professional accreditation status | The Physics major for the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Graduates are automatically eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics. The Chemistry major for this course is currently going through a reaccreditation process with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Once accredited, graduates will be eligible for non-corporate membership of RACI and, with an additional three years’ experience in chemistry, may be eligible to register as a Chartered Chemist with Corporate Membership of RACI. |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Assumed Knowledge: English (4,SA); Maths B (4,SA) or equivalent Recommended Study: At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Maths C or Physics or equivalent |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional Course requirements | Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select : Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Science. : Preparatory Chemistry may also need to be selected, depending on the major. Students must familiarise themselves with the subjects needed to complete their chosen major. Students should undertake the above subject/s in intensive mode where available and be aware that restrictions may apply to electives if they wish to complete in the normal three (3) year timeframe. These preparatory subjects typically start earlier than the standard course commencement date. Contact 番茄社区 on 1800 246 446 for more information. |
Post admission | Some majors require attendance in intensive or mixed attendance mode subjects on either the Townsville or Cairns campus. If students must attend intensive mode classes at a campus other than the one they are enrolled at, they are responsible for their own expenses. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at Level 1. A minimum of 18 credit points of science subjects must be taken at Level 3 or higher. Students may seek permission to enrol in one or more Level 5 subjects. |
Course learning outcomes | The graduates of 番茄社区 are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. 番茄社区 graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. 番茄社区 graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science at 番茄社区 will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
:03 Science, Technology and Truth
:03 Modelling Natural Systems or :03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced
Plus select 6 credit points of subjects from List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
Level 2
:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or :03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
Plus select 3 credit points of subjects from List 2 (Skill Subjects)
Level 3
:03 Professional Placement
:03 Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
PLUS
Select a Major from Table A
OPTIONS
Select one of the following Options
Note: Students who have not completed high school Mathematics B or equivalent must select Option 2
Note: Students who have not completed high school Chemistry or equivalent and wish to complete the Chemistry and/or Molecular and Cell Biology majors must select Option 2
Option 1 (Second Major)
Select a second major from Table A
or
Option 2 (Minors and/or Electives)
Select a primary Science Minor from Table B that is different to your major
or
Select 9 credit points of any Level 2, 3 or 5 Science subjects PLUS 3 credit points of any Level 3 or Level 5 Science subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any* Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subjects PLUS 6 credit points of any Level 2, 3 or 5 subjects
or
Select a Minor from Table B
*All students who have not completed high school level Mathematics B or equivalent must undertake MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics.
*Students who wish to complete the Chemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology Majors and have not completed high school level Chemistry must undertake CH1020 Preparatory Chemistry
NOTE: Students choosing the Physics Major must select 3 credit points of a Level 3 or Level 5 subject
List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
Select subjects which are not already in your major
:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
:03 Introduction to Biodiversity or :03 Diversity of Life
:03 Introduction to Biological Processes or :03 Introduction to Ecology
:03 Chemistry: A Central Science or :03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I or :03 Programming II
:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
:03 Evolution of the Earth
:03 Mathematical Foundation
:03 Mathematical Techniques
:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
:03 Advanced Stream Physics 2
List 2 (Skill Subjects)
:03 Analytical Chemistry
:03 Database Modelling
:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
:03 Linear Algebra
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, single or double |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville Singapore | The first year of study may be completed in Cairns Not permitted as a double major with Marine Biology or Zoology and Ecology however students may select these as minors (see Table B) | |
Townsville | Students undertaking this Major will have successfully completed senior Chemistry and Maths B or equivalent, or will need to complete preparatory subject/s within this course structure Not available for mid-year entry | |
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Townsville | The first year of study may be completed in Cairns Not permitted as a double major with Aquaculture Science and Technology or Zoology and Ecology however students may select these as minors (see Table B) | |
Townsville | The first year of study may be completed in Cairns Students undertaking this Major will have successfully completed senior Maths B or equivalent, or will need to complete the preparatory Maths subject within this course structure | |
Townsville | Students undertaking this Major will have successfully completed senior Chemistry or equivalent, or will need to complete the preparatory Chemistry subject within this course structure | |
Townsville | The Mathematics minor is compulsory for students studying the Physics major Students undertaking this Major will have successfully completed senior Maths B or equivalent, or will need to complete the preparatory Maths subject within this course structure Not available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Not permitted as a double major with Aquaculture Science and Technology or Marine Biology however students may select these as minors (see Table B) |
TABLE B (MINORS)
Type of minor | Single or Double |
Credit points in minor | 12 credit points |
MINOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
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Townsville | Due to prerequisites, this minor is only available to students studying a biological sciences major (Marine Biology or Zoology & Ecology) | |
Townsville | Not available as a primary Science minor | |
Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville | Due to prerequisites, this minor is only available to students studying a biological sciences major (Aquaculture or Zoology & Ecology). | |
Townsville |
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Townsville | This minor is compulsory for students studying the Physics major Not available as a primary Science minor except for students studying the Physics major | |
Cairns Townsville |
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Townsville | Not available as a primary Science minor | |
Cairns Townsville | Due to prerequisites, this minor is only available to students studying a biological sciences major (Aquaculture or Marine Biology). | |
Cairns Townsville | Please refer to list for details of all minors available for selection Please note - this minors list includes a Biodiversity Assessment minor and an Introduction to Marine Biology minor |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors and minors available in Cairns Mid-year entry is not available in Cairns for students who require the preparatory maths subject. |
| Singapore | Not all Majors are available in Singapore |
Townsville | Mid-year entry may have an early start date. Students who enrol mid-year and need to complete the preparatory Maths subject must take MA1020 in Study Period 7 if they wish to complete the course within 3 years. |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression | Must successfully complete 18 credit points of Level 1 and 2 science subjects before attempting any Level 3 science subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | 3 credit points One PC grade only may be awarded with approval of College or Division examiners meeting, to allow a student to graduate, and that PC grade must not contribute to a core subject or a major. |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points Except where a student transfers from one 番茄社区 award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards. |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of credit may be granted at level 3. A maximum of 12 credit points of credit may be granted for subjects outside the Science Schedule of Subjects. Credit will not be granted against MA1020, CH1020 or PH1001 where these subjects are available as options. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BSc |
Inclusion of majors on | Major/s studied will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] |
Eligibility | By invitation of the College Dean Normally a minimum overall GPA of 5.5 (i.e. credit average) is required across the bachelor degree, with credits or better in the discipline specific areas. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. |