Course description
About Science
Applied Biology
Biology is the scientific study of all living organisms, including human beings. It includes botany, zoology, microbiology, marine science, biochemistry and ecology. Biology is also a discipline with a broad range of applications that affect many areas of human activity. If you are interested in the fundamental questions of life, and in applying your knowledge to improve the quality of our lives and our environment, then this degree program may be for you.
Within this program, students take a set of first year courses in biological, chemical and environmental sciences that provides the foundation for a range of advanced courses in second and third year that draw on the vocational and research strengths of the University, in areas such as aquatic biology, plant and microbial ecology and natural resource management.
Industrial Chemistry
Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition, properties and reactivity of matter at the atomic and molecular level. Chemistry is a discipline with a very wide range of practical and industrial applications, and plays a key role in modern life. Students who choose this program will study the fundamental principles of chemical sciences and develop their understanding of the significance of chemistry to human society.
Within this program, students take a set of first year courses in chemical, biological and environmental sciences that provides the foundation for a range of advanced courses in second and third year, where there is a strong emphasis on analytical/forensic chemistry and modern instrumentation techniques, complemented by through laboratory/practical and research project work. This combination of hands-on experience and practical training leads to excellent employment prospects on completion of the degree program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates in Appied Biology will have the expertise to enter into a wide range of relevant employment fields, including public health and medicine, universities, national parks, agriculture, conservation and environmental management. Graduates in Industrial Chemistry are qualified for employment in areas as diverse as chemical and material production, agriculture, medicine, mining and metals, power industry, environmental science and ecology, food technology and forensic analysis, as well as careers in research and development in the private and public sector. The Industrial Chemistry program is fully accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. High achieving graduates can also undertake one further year of full-time study to complete an honours degree in their chosen area of specialisation and may then go on to further postgraduate study, e.g. PhD.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit as outlined
Foundation courses
Course Code Course Name
Term 1
CHEM11007 Introductory Concepts of Chemical Sciences
BIOL11099 Living Systems
ENVR11011 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
SCIE11021 Science Concepts
Term 2
BIOL11100 Functional Biology
CHEM11008 Essential Principles of Chemical Sciences
ENVR11012 Applications of Environmental Science
SCIE11020 Science Principles
Level 2 courses - Term 1
BOTN19001 Terrestrial Botany
MBIO19003 Introductory Microbiology
ZOOL12009 Invertebrate Zoology
Elective
Level 2 courses - Term 2
BIOL12105 Biological Experimentation
BOTN12010 Botany of Aquatic Environments
ZOOL19002 Chordate Zoology
Elective
Level 3 courses - Term 1
BIOL12106 Molecular Biology & Cell Culture
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment
ZOOL13012 Mammalian Physiology
ZOOL19004 Insect Biology
Level 3 courses - Term 2
BIOL13031 Ecology A
MBIO13007 Microbial Ecology
ZOOL13003 Comparative Physiology
Elective
Specialisation 2: INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
Contact your Program Advisor to choose your electives.
Foundation courses
Course Code Course Name
Term 1
CHEM11007 Introductory Concepts of Chemical Sciences
ENVR11011 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
BIOL11099 Living Systems
SCIE11021 Science Concepts
Term 2
CHEM11008 Essential Principles of Chemical Sciences
BIOL11100 Functional Biology
ENVR11012 Applications of Environmental Science
SCIE11020 Science Principles
Advanced Courses - Term 1
BMED19007 Forensic Chemistry
BMED19010 Macromolecules and Cell Function
CHEM12018 Drug Discovery
CHEM12019 Metals in Chemistry
CHEM19085 Environmental Chemistry
Advanced Courses - Term 2
CHEM12017 Industrial Chemistry
CHEM12020 Energy and Reactivity
CHEM13032 Research Project
CHEM13033 Green Chemistry
CHEM13080 Analytical Science
Students select appropriate co-plan course plus electives to make up 24 units of credit in each term each year.