Diploma of Science

The Diploma of Science is ideal if you are curious about studying science and would like to learn more though unsure about committing to a degree, or you already have a career in the sciences and want to upskill with another qualification and skills in another discipline.

You will explore a variety of science concepts, theories and principles in different fields such as general science, geographic information science, environmental science and medical science until you find the one that resonates with you.

As you progress through your diploma, you will develop your knowledge in logical and critical thinking, and problem-solving from a scientific and technological perspective.

After completing your diploma, you have the option to move into our Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science courses.

Whether you are in the science field or looking to move into science, or perhaps you are a teacher or engineer wanting to gain knowledge about a specific science discipline, this flexible diploma will help you find what you are looking for.

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

(compulsory)

CUC100

(new title 2016)

OR

CUC106

Common Units

Core Units(0 units) - 0cp

There are no Core Units for this course.

Specialist Elective(5 units) - 50cp

Units totalling 50 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.

When selecting specialist electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as SBI1xx, SBI2xx and SBI3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively.

Many second and third units have assumed knowledge and pre-requisite requirements.

Students without any previous university level study typically take 100 level/first year units.

Stream Group A (50cp)

The following streams are recommended for students without a previous Bachelor degree who may in future transfer to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science

General Science (for transfer to BSc) SCH101 Chemical Concepts SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SPH141 Concepts of Physics SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics 10CP from the other streams below.

Geographic Information Science (for transfer to BSc) SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ENV101 Earth Systems HIT137 Software Now HIT164 Computing Fundamentals

Ecology (for transfer to BSc) SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ENV102 The Diversity of Life SBI173 Microbiology OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) ENV201 Introductory Ecology OR ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) OR ENV206 Environmental Physiology OR SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies

Biomedical Science (for transfer to BSc) SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) OR MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology (replaces MLS100 from 2020)

Wildlife And Conservation Biology (for transfer to BES - no longer available) SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment ENV205 Environmental Issues (previously SBI240) (replaced by ENV103 Environmental Issues from 2018)

Natural And Cultural Resources Management (for transfer to BES - no longer available) ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment ENV205 Environmental Issues (previously SBI240) (replaced by ENV103 Environmental Issues from 2018) ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing OR ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia OR ATI160 Cultural Site Management OR CIK210 Indigenous Knowledges: Representing and Recording Country (## CRS120) OR CIK230 Indigenous Engagements: Land and Water (repeatable)

Stream Group B (50cp)

The following streams are recommended for students with a previous degree including registered teachers undertaking studies in science disciplines.

Biology ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV201 Introductory Ecology ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV206 Environmental Physiology ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (Study Period 2) (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304) SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017)

Chemistry (some units available internal only) ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering (final offering in 2019) SCH101 Chemical Concepts SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry ENG246 Process Analysis ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics PHA212 Medicinal Chemistry SBI245 Biochemistry PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017)

Environmental Science ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV201 Introductory Ecology ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing ENV203 Environmental Survey and Monitoring Skills (repeatable) (replaced by ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and ENV210 Water Quality Assessment from 2018) ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV205 Environmental Issues (previously SBI240) (replaced by ENV103 Environmental Issues from 2018) ENV206 Environmental Physiology 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 ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (proposed unit for BES) ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (Study Period 2) (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304) ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (Proposed unit for BES) (replaces ENV402) ENV322 Molecular Environmental Health Assessment (Proposed unit for BES) SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies ATI160 Cultural Site Management CIK210 Indigenous Knowledge's: Representing and Recording Country CIK230 Indigenous Engagements: Land and Water (repeatable) CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment

Maths and Physics SMA101 Mathematics 1A SMA102 Mathematics 1B SMA209 Mathematics 2A SMA211 Mathematics 2B SPH141 Concepts of Physics STA101 Statistics ENG151 Statics ENG154 Engineering Foundations (discontinued, last offered 2015) ENG174 Electrical Engineering ENG221 Analogue Electronics ENG223 Electrical Circuit Analysis ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics ENG252 Dynamics ENG267 Hydraulics And Soil Mechanics

Health and Physical Education AOD201 Alcohol and other Drugs Studies HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology (replaces MLS100 from 2020) MLS101 Haematology 1 MLS201 Haematology (last offered 2014) MLS202 Haematology 2 MLS245 Medical Biochemistry 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 PHM301 Exploring Public Health PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A PSY141 Introduction to Psychology B PSY202 Developmental Psychology PSY208 Biological Bases of Behaviour PSY209 Social-Cultural Psychology PSY211 Introduction to Forensic Psychology PSY245 Cognition and Language PSY247 Research Design and Analysis SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SBI245 Biochemistry SBI261 Functional Anatomy SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 SBI283 Immunology SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry SPE205 Biomechanics 1 SPE206 Exercise and Sport Psychology 1 SPE209 Exercise Physiology 1 SPE210 Motor Control and Development SPE309 Exercise Physiology 2 SPE320 Nutrition and Health SPE330 Exercise and Health

Information Technology BIS134 System Analysis and Design (discontinued, last offered 2015) HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019) HIT137 Software Now HIT164 Computing Fundamentals HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications HIT174 Network Engineering Concepts (no longer available from 2020) HIT220 Algorithms And Complexity HIT226 Mobile Web Structures HIT235 Digital Systems And Computer Architecture HIT237 Building Interactive Software HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm PMO201 Project Management * Students wishing to focus on Information Technology should consider the specialist Diploma of Network Engineering.

General Science units SID300 Professional Practice in Science SID301 Science Research Project

If not already selected from Stream Groups A or B 20cp may be selected from the units listed below.

CIK220 Arctic to Uluru: Comparative Studies in Indigenous Policy (not offered 2017 or 2018)(no longer available) CIK305 Cultural Transactions: Communication and Negotiation CIK341 Global Perspectives on Indigenous Land and Sea Management ATI110 Indigenous Policymaking ATI160 Cultural Site Management ATI221 Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management ATI321 Impact Assessment and Management of Cultural Sites LWA112 Environmental and Planning Law

Alternatively, with approval from the course coordinator, students may select 30cp of units from the following courses: Diploma of Psychology Diploma of Network Engineering Diploma of Exercise And Sport Science Diploma of Counselling Diploma of Alcohol And Other Drugs Diploma of Engineering Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Environmental Science

Students exiting from a Bachelor degree with this Diploma of Science can also be credited with the following units as special electives:

PHA103 Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice SCL200 Communication for Improved Patient Care

Elective(1 units) - 10cp

Select 1 unit totalling 10 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University.

- 80cp

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.