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Faculty of Science and Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (Ourimbah Campus) (pre 2005)

Program Code10945
Graduate LevelUndergraduate
Locations
UAC Code
480780 - Central Coast (Ourimbah)
CRICOS Code
Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Science and Information Technology

School of Environmental and Life Sciences
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
School of Psychology

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Mode of delivery

Face to face on campus.

Further InformationThe links provided under "Further Information" are to be read in addition to the approved program documentation, detailed below.
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Back to topDescription (click to hide)

This program is available only to students who commenced the Bachelor of Science at Ourimbah prior to 2005. New students interested in studying Science and students who commenced in 2005 and beyond should refer to the Bachelor of Science file (covering both Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses).

This degree gives students the basic skills and knowledge to contribute to scientific development in many areas of technology, industry agriculture or the information revolution.

It can be a foundation for a career in the vast field of Science, or an excellent general education providing skills in problem solving and research.

A science degree can be generalist and vocational at the same time. Universities have offered science degrees for centuries, yet they remain fashionable, useful and exciting.

Back to topCareer Opportunities (click to hide)

Marine Scientists are employed by Local government (city and shire councils), State government (catchment committees, Fisheries, EPA, marine parks), Federal government Environment Australia CSIRO, private and industry consultants, universities and organisations with marine and estuarine interests.

Those who specialise in Sustainable Resource Management can find emplyment in Federal and State government departments (national parks and wildlife, land and water management, agriculture, EPA, public works and forestry), in Local government (strategic planning groups, sustainability, development control, land and water management); in private industry (as a consultant on environmental and sustainable resource matters); in non-government organisations; and in research organisations such as agriculture, forestry, livestock and soil management.

A Science degree followed by studies in Education may lead to a career in teaching.

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All students can now enrol in an undergraduate Diploma in Languages alongside their main degree program. This diploma will enhance proficiency in another language or languages, and will increase international career opportunities. Subject to course availability, this additional program will generally add an extra year to studies, and students will graduate with a Diploma in Languages as well as their other degree. Please note that all language courses are held on campus (face to face) at Callaghan.

Back to topAdmission Requirements (click to hide)

Not applicable. Not available to new students.

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Not applicable. Not available to new students.

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An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

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Not applicable. Not available to new students.

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Not applicable. Not available to new students.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

The degree is completed over three years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) and requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units.

Full-time students undertake at least six science courses in their first year (60 units at 1000 level) selected from at least three Group A disciplines, such as Biological Sciences, Sport Science & Physical Activity, and Sustainable Resource Management. A further 20 units of courses are selected from the remaining Group A Science courses (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or approved Group B (listed below).

In each year, within each course area, there is a range of courses from which to choose. It is compulsory to undertake courses in at least one Science area for three years to achieve that is known as a Major Sequence. A Science student can major in two areas or concentrate on one area at 3000 level. A minimum of 60 units must be taken at 2000 level and at 3000 level.

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Back to topElectives (click to hide)
For more information on electives, including online electives, please visit the Online Electives page. (opens in a new page)
Choose 90 units outside core or compulsory courses for this program.90 units
Back to topDirected Courses (click to hide)
Choose from the following Directed Courses.
FSHN1010Foods and Nutrition I
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN1020Foods and Nutrition II
Group B		Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
INFO1010Introduction to Information Systems and Technology
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)		10 units
MATH1510Discrete Mathematics
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)		10 units
FSHN2010Human Physiology
Group B		Not currently offered10 units
FSHN2020Macronutrients
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN2030Micronutrients
Group B		Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN2100Microbiology, Food Safety and Immunology
Group B		Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
STEC2020Introduction to Biometrics
Group B		Not currently offered10 units
STEC2030Applied Biometrics
Group B		Not currently offered10 units
FSHN3010Food Processing and Quality Management
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN3020Nutrition in Health and Disease
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN3060Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
Group B		Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN3210Food Product Development
Group B		Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN3230Food Analysis
Group B		Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
FSHN3420Food Packaging
Group B		Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
Back to topBiological Science - Group A Major (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
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BIOL1040Introduction to Biology ISemester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
BIOL1050Introduction to Biology IISemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
BIOL2010Biochemistry
Not to count with BIOL2011		Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)10 units
BIOL2070EcologyNot currently offered10 units
Back to topChemistry - Group A Major (click to hide)
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CHEM1110Chemistry for the Life Sciences ISemester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
CHEM1120Chemistry for the Life Sciences IISemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
Back to topMarine Science - Group A Major (click to hide)
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MARI2300Marine BiologySemester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
MARI2320Marine EcologySemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
MARI2330Marine and Coastal Floral EcologyNot currently offered10 units
MARI3300Estuarine EcologySemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
MARI3310Scientific Diving & Underwater Research TechniquesNot currently offered10 units
MARI3320Ecological MethodologySemester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
MARI3330Marine Fish & FisheriesSemester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
MARI3400Marine Science ProjectNot currently offered10 units
Back to topMathematics - Group A Major (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
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MATH1110Mathematics 1Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)		10 units
MATH1120Mathematics 2Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)		10 units
Back to topPhysics - Group A Major (click to hide)
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PHYS1150Physics for Biotechnologists ISemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
PHYS1160Physics for Biotechnologists IINot currently offered10 units
PHYS1210Advanced Physics ISemester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore)		10 units
PHYS1220Advanced Physics IITrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)		10 units
Back to topPsychology - Group A Major (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose from the following Directed Courses.
PSYC1010Psychology Introduction 1Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast)
Semester 2 - 2013 (DIST_CAL)		10 units
PSYC1020Psychology Introduction 2Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)		10 units
PSYC1030General Psychology
PSYC1030 is not accredited with the APS and cannot be counted with either PSYC1010 or PSYC1020.		Semester 2 - 2013 (DIST_CAL)10 units
Back to topSport Science and Physical Activity - Group A Major (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
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SPOR1010Foundations of Exercise and Sports ScienceNot currently offered10 units
SPOR1020Exercise and Health throughout the Life CycleNot currently offered10 units
BUSN2050Contemporary Sports ManagementSemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units
SPOR2010Exercise Physiology INot currently offered10 units
SPOR2020BiomechanicsNot currently offered10 units
SPOR2030Foundations of Exercise and Sport PsychologyNot currently offered10 units
SPOR2040Exercise Physiology IINot currently offered10 units
SPOR3010Exercise Testing and Prescription for HealthNot currently offered10 units
SPOR3020Exercise Testing and Prescription for SportNot currently offered10 units
Back to topSustainable Resource Management - Group A Major (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
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SRMT1010Sustainable Resource Management: Natural SystemsNot currently offered10 units
SRMT1020SRM: Social SystemsNot currently offered10 units
SRMT2010Values and SustainabilityNot currently offered10 units
SRMT2020Sustainable Resource Management: Land SystemsNot currently offered10 units
SRMT2030Sustainable Resource Management: WaterNot currently offered10 units
SRMT2040Sustainable Resource Management: BiodiversityNot currently offered10 units
SRMT3010Resource Assessment and MonitoringNot currently offered10 units
SRMT3020Planning for SustainabilityNot currently offered10 units
SRMT3030Conservation ScienceNot currently offered10 units
SRMT3040Community Resource ManagementSemester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast)10 units