Bachelor of Science

*** This course has been replaced by the Bachelor of Science WSCI01 from 2018 and applicants should refer to this newly accredited course when applying.

Students enrolled in the BSCI will be able to continue to re-enrol however consideration should always be given to transferring to the latest course version.

*** This course enables students to study towards science career options supported by the School of Environment and the School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences.

This course offers flexibility and diversity with a focus on gaining professional experience, whether as a biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, biomedical scientist, nutritionist, chemist or in other science fields.

Field and laboratory experiences expose students to the distinctive environments and communities of northern Australia and the region, and their associated challenges in environmental management and public health, including Indigenous health.

Students can study externally or internally and may choose to integrate studies from a variety of areas outside of traditional science disciplines into their science degree.

A range of options for pathways to courses offered by Flinders University, James Cook University and Australian National University (ANU) are also available.

Graduates are equipped to demonstrate and apply an understanding of their chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and principles to practise in real situations.

Students also become effective problem-solvers able to think globally, apply logical and critical thinking, apply an understanding of scientific and technological factors, and consider issues from various cultural, economic and other societal perspectives.

A Bachelor of Science from CDU opens up a wide range of career options in industry, government and the community sector.

Common(2 units) - 20

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below: CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory) Plus either: CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability (new title from 2016) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology

Note: The Nutrition specialisation differs. Please refer to the Nutrition major for details. Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.

Compulsory Core(2 units) - 20

Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below: SCH101 Chemical Concepts OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry PLUS either: SPH141 Concepts of Physics OR SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics (from 2020) OR SMA100 Introduction to Mathematics (SMA100 last offered 2014) Note: The nutrition specialisation differs. Please refer to the Nutrition major for details.

Specialist Electives(12 units minimum) - At least 120

Specialist Elective units totalling at least 120 credit points selected from the list of units detailed below (unless otherwise specified). Students need to ensure they choose sufficient 300 level specialist and elective units to total at least 60 credit points for the course.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (130 credit points) 9 units (90cp) from Group A, plus 4 units (40cp) from Group B Group A All of: ENV101 Earth Systems (recoded, previously SES101 2012) HIT137 Software Now OR HIT125 Application Concepts HIT164 Computing Fundamentals BIS234 Database Concepts (recoded, previously HIT234 2013) (replaced by HIT234 from 2019) ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing (recoded, previously SES201 2012) ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking (previously SES220) (new title 2018) SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (recoded, previously SES372 2012) ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data (replaces ENV305) (new title 2018) Group B Four units selected from the units listed below, with at least 20cp at 300 level BIS243 Organisational Security (replaced by HIT333 from 2019) (previously HIT243 2013) HIT226 Mobile Web Structures (recoded, previously HIT225 2013) HIT237 Building Interactive Software (recoded, previously HIT314 2014) HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm (recoded, previously HIT211 2013) ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304 from 2016) SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable) SID301 Science Research Project (20 credit points) ECOLOGY (140 credit points) 8 units (80cp) from Group A, plus 6 units (60cp) from Group B All of: ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV201 Introductory Ecology ENV203 Environmental Survey and Monitoring Skills (repeatable) (includes a 5 day compulsory field trip) (replaced by ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and ENV210 Water Quality Assessment from 2018) ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV206 Environmental Physiology SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies Plus SBI173 Microbiology OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) Plus ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304 from 2016) Group B Six units selected from the units listed below, with at least 30cp at 300 level: ENV101 Earth Systems ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking (previously SES220) (new title 2018) ENV300 Wildlife Management ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation (if not completed in Group A) ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (if not completed in Group A) (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304 from 2016) ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data (replaces ENV305) (new title 2018) SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017) SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable) SID301 Science Research Project (20 credit points) GENERAL SCIENCE - no major (120 credit points) 2 units (20cp) from Group A, PLUS 10 units (100cp) from Group B Students should pay attention to prerequisites and assumed knowledge when planning a General Science program of study. Students may select suitable L-Open University Australia units with the approval of the course coordinator. Group A All of: SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable) Group B Plus students select a further 100 credit points from units with codes commencing with ENV, SBI, SCH, SID, SMA, SPE, PSY, PHA, NUR, HIT, ENG, CIK, BIS, SPH, MLS, PHM, HSC or SCL, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (120 credit points) 5 units (50cp) from Group A, PLUS 3 units (30cp) from Group B, PLUS 4 units (40cp) from Group C Group A All of: SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies Plus SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) OR MLS100 Medical Laboratory Science (replaced by MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology from 2020) Group B Three (3) units selected from the units listed below: MLS201 Haematology (last offered 2014) NUR231 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 1 NUR241 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 2 PHA210 Pharmacology 1 PHA212 Medicinal Chemistry PHA213 Pharmacology 2 PHA214 Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics SBI245 Biochemistry SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 SBI283 Immunology SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry Group C Four (4) units selected from the units listed below: HSC318 Rural and Remote Health (title change as of 2015) L-SCB310 Advanced Molecular Biology (last offered 2013) L-SCB330 Advanced Immunology and Cell Technology (last offered 2013) MLS300 Cell Pathology MLS301 Transfusion Medicine PHA310 Clinical Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry PHM301 Exploring Public Health SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2 SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017) SID301 Science Research Project (20 credit points) ENG429 Biomedical Engineering NUTRITION (220 credit points) - This major is unavailable to student visa holders Note: The first two years of the stream are fixed due to it being an alternative exit for students doing the feeder course into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University. This major has only one elective.

Students must complete one common unit, CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability, but NOT CUC107 or CUC106.

Students must complete one core unit, either SCH101 Chemical Concepts OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry, but NOT SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA101 Mathematics 1A. Students must complete all of: SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017. BIO1101 Biology 1 via University of Southern Queensland OR BIOL1102 Molecular Basics of Life via Flinders University) SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry SWK102 Communication Skills (replaces SCL200 from 2017) NUTD1105 Food Systems (Flinders University unit, external) HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives NUR231 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 1 NUR241 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 2 NUTD2101 Nutrition Across the Lifecycle (Flinders University unit, external with intensive) NUTD2102 Food Products and Preparation (Flinders University unit, external) NUTD2105 Individual, Social and Environmental Perspectives on Food Consumption (Flinders University unit, external) (new title as of 2017) SBI245 Biochemistry PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry (replaced by MMED3933 Biochemistry of Human Disease from 2018) (Flinders University unit) MMED3933 Biochemistry of Human Disease (Flinders University unit, external) (replaces PHA311 from 2017) NUTD3101 Fundamentals of Nutrition Epidemiology (Flinders University unit, external) NUTD3102 Nutrition: Role and Function (Flinders University unit, external) NUTD3107 Public Health and Community Nutrition (Flinders University unit, external) SID300 Professional Practice in Science SPE320 Nutrition and Health (replaces NUTD1106 from 2017) NUTD4050 Intensive in Nutrition and Dietetics (0 credit points, Flinders University unit, intensive) NUTD4102 Research Methods in Human Nutrition (20 credit points, Flinders University unit, external)

General Electives(Up to 8 units)(1 unit for Nutrition major) - 80 (10cp for Nutrition major)

Elective units to a maximum of 80 credit points. Please refer to the requirements for specialist electives in each major to ensure a total of 240 credit points.

When selecting electives, choose units at a suitable level.

Note: Students in the NUTRITION major will take one elective totalling 10 credit points.

- 240

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.