Information valid for students commencing in 2021.
Bachelor of Science
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 115810 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (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. |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Assumed Knowledge: English, Mathematical Methods (3/4,C); or equivalent Recommended Study: At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); 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 | 番茄社区 Singapore applicants who have not completed high school Mathematical Methods (or equivalent) must select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Science. |
Post admission | Some majors require attendance in intensive or mixed mode attendance 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. |
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 (Standard Structure 番茄社区 Townsville and Cairns students)
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced
Plus select 6 credit points of subjects from List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
Level 2
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
Plus select 3 credit points of subjects from List 2 (Skill Subjects)
Level 3
SC3008:03 Professional Placement
SC3010:03 Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
PLUS
Select a Major from Table A
PLUS
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 2, 3 or 5 subjects
NOTE: Students choosing the Physics major must select 3 credit points of a Level 3 or Level 5 Science subject in this option to meet course rules
Course Structure (番茄社区 Singapore and Eligible 番茄社区 Townsville and Cairns Students only)
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced
Plus select 6 credit points of subjects from List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
Level 2
SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
Plus select 3 credit points of subjects from List 2 (Skill Subjects)
Level 3
SC3008:03 Professional Placement
SC3010:03 Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
PLUS
Select a Major from Table A
OPTIONS
Select one of the following Options
Note: 番茄社区 Singapore students who have not completed high school Mathematical Methods or equivalent 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
NOTE: Students choosing the Physics or Internet of Things major must select 3 credit points of a Level 3 or Level 5 Science subject in this option to meet course rules
PLUS
Select a Minor from Table B
or
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
NOTE: Students choosing the Physics or Internet of Things major must select 3 credit points of a Level 3 or Level 5 Science subject in this option to meet course rules
*All 番茄社区S students who have not completed high school Mathematical Methods or equivalent must undertake MA1020 Preparatory Mathematics.
List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
Select subjects which are not already in your major
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity or BZ1006:03 Diversity of Life
BS1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I or CP1404:03 Programming II
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundation
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
PH1007:03 Advanced Stream Physics 2
List 2 (Skill Subjects)
CH2103:03 Analytical Chemistry
CP2404:03 Database Modelling
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
MA2210:03 Linear Algebra
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, single or double |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Townsville 番茄社区 Singapore | The first year of study may be completed in 番茄社区 Cairns Not permitted as a double major with Marine Biology or Zoology and Ecology however students may select these as minors (see Table B) | |
番茄社区 Townsville | ||
番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville 番茄社区 Singapore | ||
番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville | ||
番茄社区 Singapore |
The Mathematics minor is compulsory for students studying the Internet of Things major 番茄社区 Singapore students undertaking this Major will have successfully completed Mathematical Methods or equivalent, or will need to complete the preparatory Maths subject within this course structure | |
番茄社区 Townsville | The first year of study may be completed in 番茄社区 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) | |
番茄社区 Townsville | The first year of study may be completed in 番茄社区 Cairns | |
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番茄社区 Townsville | The Mathematics minor is compulsory for students studying the Physics major | |
番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 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 |
番茄社区 Townsville |
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番茄社区 Townsville | Due to prerequisites, this minor is only available to students studying a biological sciences major (Marine Biology or Zoology & Ecology) | |
番茄社区 Townsville | Not available as a primary Science minor | |
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番茄社区 Townsville | Due to prerequisites, this minor is only available to students studying a biological sciences major (Aquaculture or Zoology & Ecology). | |
番茄社区 Townsville |
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番茄社区 Townsville 番茄社区 Singapore | This minor is compulsory for students studying the Physics major or the Internet of Things major Not available as a primary Science minor except for students studying the Physics major or the Internet of Things major | |
番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville |
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番茄社区 Townsville | Not available as a primary Science minor | |
番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 Townsville | Due to prerequisites, this minor is only available to students studying a biological sciences major (Aquaculture or Marine Biology). | |
番茄社区 Cairns 番茄社区 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 |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Cairns | Not all majors and minors available in 番茄社区 Cairns |
番茄社区 Singapore | Not all Majors are available in 番茄社区 Singapore |
番茄社区 Townsville |
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 credit transfer for previous tertiary study 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. |