Bachelor of Science (BSCI)
University of Southern Queensland
About
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Structure
Core courses
Foundation Studies
The Foundation knowledge courses for each major are listed in the table below. Students wishing to vary foundation studies must contact the program coordinator for approval.
| Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics, Statistics | Computing, Information Technology^ | Animal Science, Plant Agricultural Science, Environment & Sustainability, Food Science, Human Physiology, Biology, Wine Science^ | Counselling, Psychology and Psychology Extended | Physical Sciences^ | Astronomical and Space Sciences^ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies | CMS1100* | CMS1000 | CMS1100 * | CMS1000 | CMS1100 * | CMS1100* |
| Enabling Studies 1 | SCI1001 | CSC1401 | SCI1001 | SCI1001 | CSC2410 | CSC2410 |
| Statistics | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 | STA2300 |
| Enabling Studies 2 | CSC2410 | MAT1101 ^ | MAT1100^# | PSY1030 | MAT1100 ^# | MAT1101^ |
Footnotes If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B level for entry then they will be required to undertake TPP7182 Mathematics Tertiary Preparation 2 or MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective before they attempt MAT1100 Foundation Mathematics or MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing. * Students can study CMS1000 Communication and Scholarship externally instead of CMS1100 Communicating in the Sciences. # This course is equivalent to MAT1500 .
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 68 or equivalent qualification.^
- English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
Additional pre-requisites and recommended prior study for individual majors
Animal Science (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
Astronomical and Space Sciences (12 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science (4,SA) or equivalent.
Biology (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
Computing (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B* (4,SA) or equivalent.
* Open Access College has courses available via Tertiary Preparation Program which will allow students to up-skill in Mathematics prior to entry.
Counselling (8 unit major)
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A or equivalent.
Environment and Sustainability (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
Food Science (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
Human Physiology (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B (4,SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science (4,SA) or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
Information Technology (12 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended Prior Study: Mathematics B (4,SA)* or equivalent.
* Open Access College has courses available via Tertiary Preparation Program which will allow students to up-skill in Mathematics prior to entry.
Mathematics (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
Mathematics and Statistics (12 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
Physical Sciences (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science21 (4,SA) or equivalent.
Plant Agricultural Science (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended Prior Study: Mathematics B (4,SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science (4,SA) or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
Psychology (12 unit major)
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A or equivalent.
Psychology Extended (16 unit major)
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A or equivalent.
Statistics (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics B (4, SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
Wine Science (8 unit major)
Subject Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (4,SA) or equivalent.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English.
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B (4,SA) and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science (4,SA) or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.
Learning outcomes
Program objectives
On completion of this program students should be able to:
- Exhibit a broad and coherent knowledge base, with a level of depth in one or more science disciplines, suitable to undertake professional work and/or further study.
- Apply a range of cognitive and technical skills which reflect the underlying principles of one or more science disciplines.
- Display well developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply relevant methods and technologies and present information to a range of audiences.
- Critically analyse, consolidate and evaluate information to construct and implement solutions to unpredictable and complex problems.
- Work autonomously and collaboratively to construct and implement problem solving paradigms to address relevant issues.
- Apply well directed judgement and responsibility, in diverse contexts, which are consistent with the social, moral and legal responsibilities of professional scientists.
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